Physician Assistant - Procedural Focus

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

8 days ago

Des Plaines, Illinois$120K - $140KFull TimeCritical Care

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group as a Physician Assistant – Procedural Focus, ICU Experience in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical exams for complex medical and post-acute patients.

Perform and assist with procedures (e.

-, central lines, thoracentesis, paracentesis, wound debridement, suturing, lumbar punctures, and other invasive/minor surgical interventions).

Order and interpret diagnostic tests; develop and implement treatment plans.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; current Illinois PA license and NCCPA certification.

Minimum 2+ years of procedural experience as a PA (hospitalist, surgery, critical care, or emergency medicine preferred).

Proficiency in common inpatient procedures and comfort managing complex, chronically ill patients.

Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $120K - $140K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group as a Physician Assistant – Procedural Focus, ICU Experience.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCentral linesThoracentesisParacentesisWound debridementSuturingLumbar puncturesDiagnostic test interpretationTreatment planningInpatient careCritical careClinical judgmentTeamworkCommunication skillsBLSACLS

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Position Insights

Critical Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Critical Care position at Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $120k to $140k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Central lines, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Wound debridement, Suturing, Lumbar punctures, Diagnostic test interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive patient assessments and perform invasive procedures such as central lines and thoracentesis. They will also manage complex medical cases, develop treatment plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care in an inpatient setting.

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Paid Time Off, 401K Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefit Options. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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