Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery​/Inpatient - Glenbrook

Position:
Physician Assistant – Vascular Surgery/Inpatient

Location:

Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, IL
Full-Time (average of 40 hours/week)

Hours:

Mon
- Fri between 7:00AM - 5:00

PMM. Rotating weekends and holidays required.
No call.
Required Travel: n/a
Inpatient role

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health Department of Vascular Surgery! Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), provides care to patients. Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results. Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions. Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures. Follows patients through their course of treatment in hospital setting.

Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates evidence-based practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty. Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum. Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health. Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease.

Promotes wellness and prevent illness and injury in various settings for individuals, families, and communities. Works autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants. Positively contributes to safety outcomes and promoting high-quality patient experience. Position covers inpatient, hospitalized surgical patients on the vascular surgery service. Performs 1st and 2nd assist duties in the operating room, including suturing, post op wound care, and managing infections.

Evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment to patients specific to their area of expertise. Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. Performs independent evaluation and treatment procedures in emergency situations in accordance with policies established

• License:
  Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required;
  Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
• Education:
  
  Completion of master’s level program in specialty area
• Certification: BLS/CPR certification required
• Experience:
  
  1+ year of Physician Assistant experience preferred

• Prior experience in vascular surgery OR and surgical experience

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Health Savings Account Options
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• CME allowance

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

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