Physician Assistant ED in Chicago, Illinois at Saint Anthony Hospital

Position Summary:

A Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional who provides direct patient care, diagnosing and treating illnesses under the supervision of a physician.

Key Responsibilities:

· Conduct physical exams, take medical histories and diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries.

· Perform minor surgical procedures, assist in surgeries and provide patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.

· Prescribe medications and manage treatment plans in accordance with state laws and regulations.

· Work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

· Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of care provided.

Qualifications: (List any required knowledge, skills, experiences or training, including length of time necessary for proficiency, required to perform the job.)

· Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program is required.

· Must me licensed to practice as a PA in the state of employment, which requires passing of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).

· Strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities and a commitment to patient-centered care are essential. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in performance of the essential functions of this position.

· Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and maintains confidentiality.

· People skills—the individual establishes relationships quickly with all levels of employees within the organization, can maintain confidentiality, and remains open to others' ideas and ways of doing things.

· Communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; able to produce written documents and communications that provide clear expression of ideas or goals; can actively listen to gain an understanding of a situation and respond accordingly.

· Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.

· Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality; ability to edit work for spelling and grammar and presents numerical data effectively.

· Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

· Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.