Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Chicago, IL

Status:

Full-Time

Shift:

Days

Title:

Advanced Practice Provider, APP, Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, NP, Physician Assistant, PA, PAC

Our physicians specialize in every area of orthopedics, including:

• Bone Health
• Concussions
• Foot and Ankle
• Hand and Upper Extremities
• Joint Replacement
• Musculoskeletal Radiology
• Pain Management
• Electrodiagnostic Medicine/ EMG/NCV
• Orthopedic Trauma
• Surgical Spine
• Non-Surgical Spine
• Sports Medicine
• Brachial Plexus

Join a dynamic, growing practice with well-respected group of high performing APPs, an Ortho APP Fellowship and a dedication to growth of development of our providers!

Our practice is very supportive of the PA/NP role in medicine and encourages growth through opportunities in leadership, education and committee involvement.

Responsibilities:

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider fellow is a fully licensed and credentialed Advanced Practice Provider who assists with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultations under the supervision of an approved preceptor (PA, APRN, or MD)

Essential Functions

• Provides direct clinical services for acutely ill patients in assigned specialty area according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards.
• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment; works collaboratively to formulate treatment plans.
• Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of patients.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients' rights.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care.
• Dictates and documents an accurate and timely manner.
• Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with State Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all State Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Training

• MSN or DNP degree in nursing or Graduate of a physician assistant program required.

Licensure/Certification

• APRN license or maintain physician assistant licensure
• Maintains current BLS certification with Further life support certifications based on fellowship program

Thank You,

Derrick Green

National Staffing Director: The JAG Group

Email: dgreen@thejaggroup.com

Direct: 678-884-5696

Cell: 404-405-6465

Main: 678-884-5530