Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Hiring Department: Emergency Medicine

Location:  808 S. Wood

Requisition ID: 1024072

Posting Close Date: 3/25/2024

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 Physician Assistant (PA-C) reflects the mission, vision, and values of University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, adheres to the UI Health Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The PA functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The PA is responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population and consults and confers with supervising physicians in an area of clinical expertise within the PA's scope of licensure. The PA is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.

Physician Assistants will work at our OSFLCM site providing patient care within scope of practice.

Duties & Responsibilities
Scope of Practice:
Works within the Bylaws of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and in adherence to hospital and divisional policy.
Managing the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise within the parameters of medical staff privileges
Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients.
Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients, comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans.
Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges.
Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems.
Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.
Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges.
May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the emergency operation plan.
Professional:
Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
Participates in peer review and competency assessment activities.
May lead and assist in evidence-based practice research.
Demonstrates accountability for professional conduct.
Teaching:
Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
May provide education and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and current and new employees, including but not limited to medical staff, residents, advanced practice providers and nursing.
Provides formal and/or informal education or mentorship to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
Communication & Leadership:
Clearly understands the implications of situations and uses sound judgment when dealing with multiple disciplines.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Participates in program development.
Acts as a resource for clinical staff in the practice setting.
Consults with management in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating clinical/system issues and models of care.
Identifies and participates in quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change as appropriate.
Leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services.
May participate in the development and revision of protocols or guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care management. May participate in activities that influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited PA program with Masters of Doctoral Degree in Medical Science.
• Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Having current Controlled Substance licensure, American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, National Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA), and current licensure as a current Physician’s Assistant in Medicine issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation
• 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, APRN 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.
• All full-time or part time physician assistants caring for children in the emergency department shall successfully complete and maintain current recognition in one of the following: the AHA-AAP PALS, the ACEPAAP APLS or the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), PALS, APLS, and ENPC shall include both cognitive and practical skill evaluation. Preferred Qualifications PA experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent care setting preferred.
• All physician assistants caring for children in the emergency department and fast track/urgent care area shall have documentation of a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education in pediatric emergency topics every two years that are approved by an accrediting agency preferred
Having experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care settings is preferred.  We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including CME.   We value an uplifting and engaging work environment that will maintain a culture of positivity while allowing for continued growth and learning.

For fullest consideration, apply by March 25, 2024 at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/?c=uic&cfdd[0][id]=215&cfdd[0][options][0]=1354

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