at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jun 17, 2024, 3:50:43 PMClosing Date:Jul 1, 2024, 11:59:00 PMFull-time
A.M.
P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73Posting Salary:$57.956 HOURLY
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: Cermak Health Services, 2800 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 (Department of Corrections)
DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH
SHIFT: 9am - 5pm; rotating evenings/weekends as needed
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: CermakRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org. 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.
JOB SUMMARY UNION - SEIU 73
The Cermak Health Care of Cook County (CERMAK) provides healthcare to the detainees at the Cook County Department of Corrections. Under the direction of Chair of the Department of Correctional Health, Medical Director at Cermak, the Physician Assistant I will primarily perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are deemed appropriate to the normal scope and characteristics of the collaborating physician and in compliance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act. May perform other job related duties as assigned.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Assess referred patients in the clinical setting
Conducts patient's health needs assessments
Obtains comprehensive and/or problem focused 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.
Formulates a treatment plan and meets with patient/family/provider to inform them of a bio psychosocial management plan
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
Performs procedures, treatments, and other subspecialty dependent modalities within the scope of the collaborating physician to improve patient outcomes
Adheres to quality and patient safety standards set forth by CCH. Participates in necessary peer review and quality assurance activities
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
Graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) Physician Assistant program OR have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment, required.(If already obtained must provide proof at time of interview)
Must possess a valid Physician Assistant license in the State of Illinois OR have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment, required. (If already obtained, must provide proof at time of interview)
Must be Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Must possess a valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (ILCS) OR the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment, required (If already obtained, must provide proof at time of interview)
Valid licensure with the Federal DEA OR the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment, required. (If already obtained, must provide proof at time of interview
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, preferred.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, preferred.
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 with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
Strong customer service and empathy skills
Demonstrates good computer and typing skills
Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
