Physician Assistant- Russian Language Proficiency Preferred

About the Role

Physician Assistant- Russian Language Proficiency Preferred at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute in United States. Lifestyle: flexible schedule. Benefits: 401k, health benefits, PTO.

Work-Life Balance Factors

⚠️ Fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Performs hospital consults as directed
• Closes surgical wounds and performs post-operative wound care
• Performs minor surgical procedures within scope of licensure.
• Performs and/or assists with patient traction, adjustment, realignment and removal of traction.
• Performs joint aspirations/injections.
• Confers with physician regarding new patient findings and potential diagnosis and treatment.

Requirements

• Normal visual acuity and hearing are required.
• Active Certification from NCCPA
• ACLS desirable; current CPR required
• Qualifications and Experience
• At least two years of experience in a physician office or hospital preferred.
• Experience assisting physicians in surgery

Benefits & Compensation

• Participates in on-call activities assigned by the physician according to the medical center policy on allied health.
• Sees patients in the clinic both independently and with supervision. Dictates clinic progress notes. Orders appropriate tests and develops patient treatment plans with physician approval.
• Applies casts, splints, braces, etc. under supervision of the physician.
• Under the direct supervision of the sponsoring attending physician, the physician assistant (PA) may perform the following activities:
• Functions as first or second assistant in the operating room on primary or incidental procedures for which the sponsoring/attending physician is approved.
• Use good judgment to determine if a problem requires consultation, referral or evaluation by the Supervising Physician or other health care professional.

Work Schedule

• Ensure operative reports are dictated no later than 48 hours after procedure
• Assists in fielding/triaging physician calls.
• The employee will work under stressful conditions and work irregular hours.