Advanced Practice Provider Podiatry

at OSF HealthCare (Main Office) in Galesburg, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

JOB SPECIFICS
Conduct physical examinations, assess patients' medical histories, and perform relevant diagnostic tests.
Evaluate foot and ankle conditions, including injuries, deformities, infections, and chronic diseases.
Collaborate with podiatrists to develop treatment plans for patients and rounding
Assist in surgical procedures, wound care, and minor office-based procedures.
Administer injections, prescribe medications, and provide patient education.
Potential to serve as the first assistant during surgical procedures related to foot and ankle conditions.
Assist with casting, splinting, and applying orthotic devices.
Monitor post-operative patients and manage wound healing.
THE PERKS
Generous paid time off from Day One!
Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
CME time and dollars
Competitive base salary + incentives
Concierge relocation services
Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
Paid occurrence based malpractice
OSF Community
Five years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
OSF HealthCare has had APPs providing care with us for over 40 years!
OSF Advanced Practice Provider Orientation to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed as a provider
APP leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
Empowering environment to help you grow your career
Qualifications

Requisition qualifications field:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in podiatry or a related field is preferred
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE