at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Mar 22, 2024, 10:48:41 PMClosing Date:Apr 6, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-time
A.M.
P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73Posting Salary:$56.820/Hourly
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL
HOSPITAL MEDICINE
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JOB SUMMARY
In collaboration with a licensed physician, the Physician Assistant provides exceptional care to a diverse adult patient population in the inpatient setting at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital treating acute and chronic illnesses that require hospitalization.Promotes wellness and health maintenance by performing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic medical services. Develops and implements patient management plans in providing continuity of care. Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continued educational programs and workshops supporting emerging healthcare trends. Performs duties within the legal guidelines of the Cook County Health (CCH) policies.
Typical Duties
*Provides and manages direct patient care
*Conducts patient's health needs assessments
*Provides an independent physician assistant assessment, history and physical examinations, medical reconciliation, coordination of patient care and patient management for a variety of conditions
*Documents pertinent patient including all procedures in the medical record
*Orders appropriate diagnostic tests or lab work necessary, i.e., x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), complete blood count (CBC), etc. and differentiates between normal and abnormal deviations
*Coordinates cardiology and radiology testing, including but not limited to echocardiograms, exercise stress test, stress echo (ordering Dobutamine), nuclear medicine (ordering Thallium) stress test and coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA)
*Informs and effectively communicates test results and/or diagnosis to the patient, along with treatment plan and recommended lifestyle changes to improve quality of health
*Identifies and communicates with supervisor any patient care issues; offers research guided recommendations for improvement initiatives if applicable
*Develops and implements patient management plans in providing continuity of care
*Requests appropriate referrals and consultations in collaboration with supervising physicians
*Performs procedures, treatments, and other subspecialty dependent modalities within the scope of the collaborating physician, and in accordance to credentialing, to improve patient outcomes
*Adheres to quality and patient safety standards set forth by CCH
*Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, i.e., hand hygiene
*Prescribes and dispenses medications utilizing best practices
*Complies with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements.
*Maintains professional licensing requirements and technical knowledge through continued educational programs and workshops supporting emerging healthcare trends
*Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care coordination
*Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or designee
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*Graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) Physician Assistant program
*Valid Physician Assistant license in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
*Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
*Valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (ILCS) or must be able to obtain license within 6 months of starting employment
*Valid licensure with the Federal DEA or must be able to obtain license within 6 months prior to starting employment
*Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
*Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications
*One (1) year of experience as a Physician Assistant
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.
*Excellent Physician Assistant clinical and technical skills
*Knowledge and skill to perform mathematical... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
