What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant Emergency General Surgery position at OSF HealthCare?
Overview
Qualifications
Schedule:
- 3, 12-hour shifts per week(7a-7p) or (7p-7a)
- Rotating holidays and weekends
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and histories in the emergency setting.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to determine appropriate surgical interventions for emergency cases.
- Assist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including pre- and post-operative care.
- Provide patient education and counseling regarding surgical options and recovery processes.
- Respond to emergency department consultations and evaluate patients requiring surgical intervention.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, surgical rounds, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Stay current with advancements in emergency surgery practices and recommend best practices.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary and incentives bonuses
- Generous benefits package, vacation, personal wellness, and sick time.
- Comprehensive health, life, dental, vision and retirement plans
- Opportunities for professional development, including continuing medical education allowances.
- Access to innovative technology and resources.
- Make a significant impact on patient care in the community.
- Paid occurrence-based malpractice
- Tuition reimbursement and education assistance
- Guided on-boarding and paid training
- Relocation Assistance
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed to provide Advanced Practice Nurse Services or Physician Assistant Services Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.