Physician Assistant - Div. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Physician Assistant
Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine/ Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Location:  Chicago

Requisition ID: 1024278

Posting Close Date: 4/15/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The University of Illinois Chicago has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient Gastroenterology clinic, located in the Specialty Care Bldg. The PA will support the Gastroenterology team, be required to provide patient care and manage general Gastroenterology patients independently, under the supervision of a physician. PA will advocate for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the nursing profession. Integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making. Participate in peer review and competency assessment activities, seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. Establish an effective relationship with the entire care team. May advance the profession through presentations and publications and may lead and assist in research and evidence based practice through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data.

Qualifications:

-Graduation from an accredited PA program
-Licensure as a Physician Assistant in any US State (Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois will be required by the time of credentialing prior to start date)
-Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required
-Current controlled substance licensure required
-Current National Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
-Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between physician, APN and PA providers as well as college and hospital leadership and the multi-disciplinary team.
-Demonstrated experience in leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, interpersonal communication, education, clinical experience and change management required.
-Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing, Intermediate computer skills

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