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No salary listed — similar Physician Assistant roles pay ~$120k (median of 29 jobs)

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Cook County
Chicago, Illinois

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I - SURGERY

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Surgery PA at major Chicago hospital. Pension. PSLF eligible. Full benefits. Assist in surgery. Work with top surgeons. Government stability.

Join Cook County as a PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I - SURGERY in Chicago, Illinois. LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT: SURGERY Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: PARecruit@cookcountyhhs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs all duties with the legal guidelines of the Physician Assistant Practice Act and Cook County Health policies.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) Physician Assistant program is required.
  • Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or ability to obtain certification prior to starting employment is is required.
  • Valid Physician Assistant license in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment is required.
  • Valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (ILCS) or ability to obtain license within six (6) months of starting employment is required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Cook County in Chicago, Illinois.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSDEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Preoperative AssessmentSurgical AssistingPatient ManagementDiagnostic TestingWound CareCasting and SplintingPhysical ExaminationPrescription ManagementElectronic Medical RecordsHIPAA ComplianceConflict ResolutionCritical ThinkingClinical Technical SkillsPatient EducationPain Management

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 29 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Cook County

Government Administration
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees
Website All Cook County jobs

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
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