About this opportunity
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute lists this Physician Assistant - Part-Time Weekends opportunity in westmont, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms.
Job Type
Part-time
Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) plays a vital support role in our organization. In general, this individual is responsible for providing professional patient care and assistance to the Physician/Surgeon and the clinical staff. The Physician Assistant will be primarily involved with direct patient care in support of the physicians of the practice. Assists the physician in the outpatient clinic and hospital settings following protocols established by the physician and written practice guidelines to facilitate effective medical care and patient safety. The person in this position functions in the multiple settings (operating room, clinic) under the supervision of their assigned physician; may perform activities which involve an initial evaluation and treatment of the patient’s condition, as defined in the scope of the State of Illinois standards and the Physician Assistant Practice Act.
Description
IBJI is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant for weekend coverage for our Hinsdale division. This role requires alternating or every third Saturday and Sunday, with shifts running from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Responsibilities include covering the on-call schedule for our physicians at Amita Hinsdale and LaGrange Hospitals.
Hours & Pay
Hours: 10-20 per week (schedule varies with rounding)
Pay: $75/hour
Responsibilities
Providing continuity of care for our patients
Performing hospital rounds
Providing hospital consults
Assisting in surgery
Requirements
Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
Must have a current Illinois PA license
NCCPA certified
Previous Orthopaedic experience preferred
Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Salary Description
$75/hour
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Worksite address
westmont, IL, 60559, US
Who can apply
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