Physician Assistant (Ortho) Sports Medicine - Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants

Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants of Illinois has an immediate opening for a Physician Assistant to provide patient care in our Sports Medicine Clinic. This position is 100% clinical (non-operative).

ABOUT MIDWEST ORTHOPAEDIC CONSULTANTS

For over 25 years, Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants has been concerned with improving patient care, streamlining the delivery of care, and maximizing outcomes for our patients, We specialize in nonsurgical and surgical treatments for any type of orthopedic and musculoskeletal problem or injury out of our Illinois clinics in Orland Park and Oak Lawn. Over time, we have earned a solid reputation for high-quality care.

Our employees play an essential role in maintaining that reputation, and we work hard to ensure their well-being. We are proud of our friendly, supportive work environment.

AS A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

As a PA Assistant in our Sports Medicine Clinic, you will be providing direct care at our Oak Lawn and Orland Park clinics. You will treat patients, set up treatment plans, and document everything. You participate in both initial evaluations and the longitudinal care of outpatients. You will develop and implement treatment plans. You make appropriate referrals for consultations. You provide prescriptions for medications to accomplish the treatment plan within the scope of the supervising physician's written delegated prescriptive authority.

You also provide pre- and post-operative patient education to patients and their families. You communicate with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment. Additionally, you provide follow up and health maintenance care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in response to specific instructions from the Attending Physician.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois

* Federal DEA and Illinois Mid-level Practitioner Controlled Substance License

* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

* Completion of an accredited physician assistant program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

* Certification by NCCPA

* Experience reading X-rays

* Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

* Ability to travel between our Oak Lawn and Orland Park locations

Are you a team player who always puts patients first? Do you have excellent interpersonal skills? Do you find it easy to establish a good rapport with patients? Are you patient and respectful? Are you able to explain technical health issues and treatment plans in layman's terms? If so, then you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE

The PA will work a 5 day a week schedule in our Oak Lawn or Orland Park Clinics. This is a non-surgical role and 100% Clinic based.



We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our 3-minute mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, Veteran status, disability or national origin.