Physician Assistant - Inpatient Acute Care

About Humboldt Park Health

Humboldt Park Health is a mission-driven, community-based hospital serving Chicago’s West Side since 1894. We are committed to advancing health equity and delivering compassionate, high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

Your Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Excellence

• Deliver comprehensive healthcare services including preventive, chronic, and acute care for patients ranging from infant to geriatric populations.
• Obtain detailed medical histories and perform thorough physical examinations.
• Diagnose illnesses and develop evidence-based treatment plans, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Perform health risk assessments, screenings, and patient counseling within the Observation Unit.
• Provide continuity of care through progress notes, patient management plans, and care coordination.

Patient Education & Engagement

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and health maintenance.
• Counsel patients on compliance with therapeutic regimens and lifestyle modifications.
• Provide medical and mental health education to promote long-term wellness.

Quality & Safety

• Deliver care aligned with current evidence-based guidelines and best practice standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough medical documentation.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and clinical audits.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development to remain current with industry advancements.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams in care coordination and clinical meetings.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure: Current or eligible licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.
• Certification: NCCPA certification.
• Care Environment: Ability to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced inpatient or acute care environment.
• Skills: Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment: Commitment to serving diverse and underserved patient populations.