PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I - SURGERY

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Cook County
11 days ago
Chicago, IllinoisFull TimeSurgeryinNot on LinkedIn

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

  • and ensures patients are adequately prepared for surgery.
  • Performs all duties with the legal guidelines of the Physician Assistant Practice Act and Cook County Health policies.
  • x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), complete blood count (CBC), etc.

Requirements

  • listed on the bottom of this posting.
  • The PA in Surgery evaluates patients and develops assessment plans, places orders and develops treatment plans in the outpatient surgery clinics.
  • The PA completes the preoperative assessment, assists the Surgery Attending in surgery, and follows the patient post-operatively.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 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 United States.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPreoperative AssessmentSurgical AssistancePostoperative CareWound CareCastingSplintingMole RemovalPunch BiopsiesDiagnostic Testing InterpretationIncision and DrainageSuture and Staple PlacementAspirationsInjectionsPain Management
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About Cook County

Government Administration
Chicago, IL
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Paid Holidays
Vacation
2.0

Burnout Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

11d ago