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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I - SURGERY

Cook County Health

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Posted:
June 13, 2019
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time
Discipline:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I - SURGERY Job Number: 00123188
Job Posting : Jun 12, 2019, 5:02:44 PM Closing Date : Jun 27, 2019, 4:59:00 AM Full-time
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Collective Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 73 Posting Salary: $49.482/Hourly
Organization: Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL

SURGERY


Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address : PARecruit@cookcountyhhs.org


When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email . An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.


To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.


JOB SUMMARY

The Surgery Physician Assistant (PA), in collaboration with a Surgery Physician, provides exceptional care to a diverse surgery patient population and provides support to other divisions of surgery as needed. The PA in Surgery evaluates patients and develops assessment plans, places orders and develops treatment plans in the outpatient surgery clinics. The PA completes the preoperative assessment, assists the Surgery Attending in surgery, and follows the patient post-operatively. The PA communicates with patients and families regarding education for wound care, diet and exercise. The PA orders necessary supplies for the procedures, performs outpatient procedures including but not limited to casting, splinting, mole removal and punch biopsies. The PA demonstrates flexibility and teamwork to facilitate completion of duties and ensures patients are adequately prepared for surgery. Performs all duties with the legal guidelines of the Physician Assistant Practice Act and Cook County Health policies.

Typical Duties

  • * Works collaboratively with physicians, fellows/residents, nurses and other allied health staff to provide all phases of high quality patient care for surgery patients

  • * Provides independent preoperative physical assessment, coordination of patient care and patient management for a variety of surgery indications

  • * Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to differentiate between normal variations and abnormal deviations; refers patients with abnormal results to consult with a physician

  • * Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as delegated; performs simple surgical procedures including casting, splinting, management of wounds, incision and drainage, suture and staple placement and removal, aspirations and injections

  • * Performs primary surgery care in an outpatient independent clinic

  • * Prescribes and dispenses legal drugs and controlled substances as delegated

  • * Assesses, diagnoses and treats adult patients

  • * Provides and manages direct patient care

  • * Conducts patient's health needs assessments

  • * Obtains comprehensive history and performs detailed physical examinations to determine accurate diagnosis

  • * Orders appropriate diagnostic tests or lab work necessary, i.e. x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), complete blood count (CBC), etc.

  • * Informs and effectively communicates patient test results and/or diagnosis

  • * Identifies and communicates with collaborating physician any patient care issues; offers research guided recommendations for improvement initiatives if applicable

  • * Assists in minor surgery and first assist in major surgery

  • * Develops and implements patient management plans in providing continuity of care

  • * Performs procedures, treatments, and other subspecialty dependent modalities within the scope of the collaborating physician to improve patient outcomes

  • * Performs pain management and understands when to administer appropriate techniques and methods in Anesthesia, Advanced Wound Management, Diagnostic/Therapeutic procedures Diagnostic Radiology Interpretation, Operative/Perioperative Care

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    • Graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) Physician Assistant program

    • Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or ability to obtain certification prior to starting employment

    • Valid Physician Assistant license in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment

    • Valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (ILCS) or ability to obtain license within six (6) months of starting employment

    • Valid licensure with the Federal DEA or ability to obtain license within six (6) months of starting employment

    • Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

    • * Knowledge of proper hand hygiene and hand washing techniques
    • * Knowledge of infectious control policies and procedures

    • * Thorough knowledge of Physician Assistant practices and principles and the ability to apply them in a clinical setting
    • * Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record
    • * Excellent Physician Assistant clinical and technical skills
    • Knowledge and skill to perform mathematical accuracy in measuring and dispensing medication

    • * Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
    • * Strong customer service and empathy skills
    • * Demonstrates good computer and typing skills
    • * Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times
    • * Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
    • * Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
    • * Ability to effectively communicate while maintaining HIPPA for Protected Health Information (PHI)
    • * Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
    • * Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
    • * Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
    • * Ability to function autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
    • * Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
    • * Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature

    BENEFITS PACKAGE

    * Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

    * Basic Term Life Insurance

    * Pension Plan

    * Deferred Compensation Program

    * Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

    * You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

    For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

    VETERAN PREFERENCE

    PLEASE READ

    When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

    To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :

    * Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

    * Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

    * Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

    OR

    A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

    If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

    VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

    MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

    ***Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.***

    ***Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois MD license and any other license, certification, or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate's start date.***

    *Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

    *CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

    COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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    Internal Number: 232280
    About Cook County Health
    ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH (CCH) The Cook County Health’s mission is to deliver integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay; foster partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public; and advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people of Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Community Triage Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Cermak Health Services, which provides health care to individuals at the Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan. The system cares for more than 300,000 patients each year and its physicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, ...collaborative health plan and enhancing the patient experience. COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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