PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I - SURGERY

Cook County

1 month ago

Chicago, IllinoisFull TimeSurgery

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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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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I - SURGERY at Cook County a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Cook County 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

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Preoperative Assessment, Surgical Assistance, Postoperative Care, Wound Care, Casting, Splinting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant collaborates with surgeons to provide comprehensive care for diverse surgery patients, managing assessments, developing treatment plans in outpatient clinics, and assisting in all phases of surgical care from preoperative evaluation through postoperative follow-up. Key duties...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Basic Term Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation Program, Paid Holidays, Vacation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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