Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedic Surgery

$63.36 - $88.71 / hour

Hourly Pay Range:

$63.36 - $88.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

Position: Surgical Physician Assistant – Orthopedics
Location: Skokie Hospital, Skokie, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time (average of 40 hours/week)
Hours: Monday – Friday. Rotating 4, 10-hour shifts starting as early as 6AM. One weekend Q6 (12hr shift on Sat and Sun) and 1-2 holidays per year required.
Required Travel: Rare travel to other NorthShore Hospitals (including Swedish) may be required.
Inpatient role

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health with the Orthopedic & Spine Institute! Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), provides care to patients, in the inpatient and operating room settings. First assists to different orthopedic sub-specialties in the operating room. Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results. Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions. Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures. Follows patients through their course of treatment in the hospital setting. Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates evidence-based practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty. Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum. Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health. Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease. Works autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants. Positively contributes to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals. Supports the strategic plan of the organization. Adheres to all Endeavor Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

License: Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required

Education: Completion of Master’s level program in specialty area
Certification: BLS/CPR certification required
Experience: One year of Physician Assistant experience preferred. Ortho experience a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in orthopedics

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

• Health Savings Account Options

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking at designated locations

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• CME allowanve

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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