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Physician Assistant- Surgery
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Position Number: 5165843
Location: Chicago , IL
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary:

The Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago, is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Division of Plastics, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery.

The Physician Assistant (PA) reflects the mission, vision, and values of University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, adheres to the UI Health Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The PA functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The PA is responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population and consults and confers with supervising physicians in an area of clinical expertise within the PA's scope of licensure. The PA is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.

Duties & Responsibilities

Scope of Practice:

Works within the Bylaws of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and in adherence to hospital and divisional policy.

Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients.

Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients, comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans.

Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges.

Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems.

Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.

Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges.

May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the emergency operation plan.

Professional:

Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.

Participates in peer review and competency assessment activities.

May lead and assist in evidence-based practice research.

Demonstrates accountability for professional conduct.

Teaching:

Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.

May provide education and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and current and new employees, including but not limited to medical staff, residents, advanced practice providers and nursing.

Provides formal and/or informal education or mentorship to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.

Communication & Leadership:

Clearly understands the implications of situations and uses sound judgment when dealing with multiple disciplines.

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Participates in program development.

Acts as a resource for clinical staff in the practice setting.

Consults with management in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating clinical/system issues and models of care.

Identifies and participates in quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change as appropriate.

Leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services.

May participate in the development and revision of protocols or guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care management. May participate in activities that influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited PA program with Masters of Doctoral Degree in Medical Science.

Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois required.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Current controlled substance licensure required.

Current National Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between physician, APRN and PA providers as well as college and hospital leadership and the multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrated experience in leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, interpersonal communication, education, clinical experience and change management required.

Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Preferred Qualifications

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The University of Illinois at Chicago offer competitive wages, benefit programs and resources for employees. UIC is strongly committed to providing equitable benefit options throughout each stage of employment. Detailed information on specific employee benefits may be found online at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

For fullest consideration apply by April 23, 2024. https://jobs.uic.edu/

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899