PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, Medicated Assisted Treatment

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Posting:May 14, 2024, 12:02:06 PMClosing Date:May 28, 2024, 11:59:00 PMFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:00P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:NonePosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION: Department of Public Health
REACCH OUT GRANT POSITION

Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address:

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.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
Job Summary
In collaboration with a licensed Physician, the Physician Assistant Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) provides exceptional care to a diverse patient population with focus on persons with opioid use disorder (OUD). Promotes wellness and health maintenance by performing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic medical services. Develops and implements patient management plans in providing continuity of care. Assesses and treats persons with OUD with medicated-assisted therapies. Supports and works in conjunction with collaborating physician in ACHN Family Medicine primary care clinics. 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
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 with patient test results and/or diagnosis
Identifies and communicates with supervisor any patient care issues; offers research guided recommendations for improvement initiatives if applicable
Works with project/grant staff to coordinate optimal care for persons with opioid use disorder
Develops and implements patient management plans in providing continuity of care
Performs procedures, treatments, and other subspecialty dependent modalities within the scope of the supervising physician 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

Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or proof of completion of ARC-PA program two (2) weeks prior to starting employment
Completion and maintenance of certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or eligibility to obtain certification two (2) weeks prior to hire date
Current valid state of Illinois Physician Assistant License OR temporary license as a Physician Assistant from the State of Illinois, or eligibility to obtain license two (2) weeks 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
Completion of Buprenorphine Waiver within six months of starting employment. Must maintain XDEA waiver.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year experience working with persons with opioid use disorder
Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR)
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 accuracy in measuring and dispensing medication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate... For full info follow application link.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER