physician assistant - Geneva, IL , USA, United States - Fox Valley Orthopedics

Description

Physician Assistant

Location:
Geneva, IL and Elgin-Lin Lor (must be willing to travel to multiple site locations: Barrington, Elgin, Algonquin - based on need)


Status:
Full-time / Exempt


Days/Hours:
Monday-Friday: hours vary depending on office location - including evenings and Saturday rotation

Salary Range (based on experience): $45-$60/hr

Summary

Responsible for assisting the physicians in providing quality patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform office evaluation of new patients and determine treatment plans in conjunction with the attending physician.
• Perform follow-up care for previous patients of the practice and treat appropriately.
• Assist in surgery at the Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Perform pre-operative education and routine post-operative care.
• Provide weekend coverage for hospital rounds and participate in daily rounds at the hospital.
• Prescribe legend and controlled substances.
• Order appropriate lab work and diagnostic testing. Monitor, review and interpret results of tests.
• Accurately and thoroughly document care given to patients.
• Complete hospital discharge summaries and admitting history and physicals.
• Bill patients according to established procedures.

Education & Experience Required:

• Graduated from an accredited physician assistant program.
• Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois, certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and CPR certification.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in an Orthopedic setting, including clinic and surgical experience.