Physician Assistant - Certified

GI Alliance of Illinois - Peoria is seeking an experienced P.A.-C for a position with rotation between our busy GI clinic and hospital.

This FT/Exempt position is responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision including conducting examinations and writing prescriptions.

Within physician–physician assistant (PA) relationships, PA's exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses including giving injections and suturing wounds. Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.

2. Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.

3. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.

4. Counsels patient/family on preventive health care.

5. Documents patient information and care in electronic medical record.

Education: Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.

Experience: previous health care experience prior to applying to PA program, plus one year of experience as PA, preferably in G.I clinic setting.

Other Requirements: National certification from the National Commission on Certification of PA's. To maintain their national certification, PAs must log 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and sit for a recertification every six years.

Active state of Illinois license required. Current CPR certificate required, or obtained within 90 days.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of G.I. medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants.

Familiar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and physical diagnosis.

2. Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.

3. Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans.

4. Knowledge of documentation in medical records in confidential manner.

Skills:

1. Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.

2. Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.

3. Skill in developing/revising patient care plan based on patient status.

Abilities:

1. Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of PA practice.

2. Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on complicated cases.

3. Ability to educate patients, families, and staff in user-friendly manner.

4. Ability to demonstrate eye–hand coordination, full range of motion, and manual dexterity.

Equipment Operated: Medical instruments required for physical exams and minor surgery and computer hardware/software.

Work Environment: Gastroenterology Medical clinic,exam room, and hospital settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions common to healthcare organizations.

Physical Requirements: Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting. May be required to help to transfer patient. High level of clinical responsibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• GI Clinical: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Physician Assistant (Required)

Work Location: One location

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