Physician Assistant ED at Saint Anthony Hospital – Chicago, Illinois

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org.

Essential Functions (list in order of importance including measures)

• Provides direct patient care, including ordering and evaluating of diagnostic tests and managing of procedures according to established clinical practice guidelines and in accordance with the privileges granted by the Department of Emergency Services.
• Identifies deviations from normal and consults, co-manages and refers patients as appropriate according to established clinical practice guidelines and in accordance with the privileges granted by the Department of Emergency Services.
• Serves as a resource for staff nurses and physicians in the Emergency Department to facilitate the coordination of care and the movement of patients through the continuum.
• Provides individualized patient/family teaching, health counseling and health advocacy services to patients, their families and significant others.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.

Marginal Functions (list in order of importance)

• Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by Saint Anthony Hospital and the respective department while adhering to the Hospital’s confidentiality norms and standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of Saint Anthony Hospital in all interactions with others.
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and maintaining established hospital and departmental objectives, policies/procedures including general sanitation, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in performance activities including problem identification, data collection, solution selection, implementation and evaluation. Also assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies as appropriate.
• Participates in staff meetings and other in services, meetings or committees as required.
• Participates in research, statistics, continuing education and quality assurance activities.
• Participates in instruction of medical students, advanced practice nursing students, nursing students and other adult learners as assigned.
• General Job Requirements (List any required knowledge, skills, experiences or training, including length of time necessary for proficiency, required to perform the job.)
• Clinical abilities as demonstrated through training, education, certification and experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer-Matching Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Bereavement Leave / Short-Term Disability / Basic & Supplemental Long-Term Disability
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance / Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Business Traveler’s Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance & Legal Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement / Adoption Assistance
• Qualifying Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Annual Salary $107,005 - $124,895