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Advocate Health Care

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Orthopedics

Advocate Health Care, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, us, 60179

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Base pay range

$53.80/hr - $80.70/hr

Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation, has multiple opportunities for Advanced Practice Clinicians in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Why Choose Advocate Health

Our clinician-led medical group is focused on excellence, transformation and reputation through your voice

Committed to cultivating the ingenuity of our diverse personalities and teams

APCs actively engaged in leadership

Continuing medical education flexibility

Access to fully integrated continuum of care

Practice at top of licensure

Structured onboarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs

Variety of opportunities

On-going professional development

Competitive salary and benefits

Major Responsibilities

Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic illness and diseases within both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings.

Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses/determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly.

Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine management and treatment. Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures. Consults with physicians as appropriate. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician.

Adjusts patient care plans by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans. Counsels and educates patients on physical and mental health, including diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease and treatment options.

Provides care coordination, including managing ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices (e.g., insulin pumps, defibrillators, pacemakers).

Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications as warranted.

Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of care. Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines.

Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding patient care and follows through with nursing staff to ensure care is delivered.

Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific care requirements and growth/development principles; assesses data to identify patient needs and provides care per department policies.

Licenses & Certifications

Physician Assistant license issued by the state of practice

Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification by NCCPA

Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice

Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) or (AANP) certification

DEA registration

BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

Degrees

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant

Master's Degree in Nursing

Required Functional Experience

Experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

High level of clinical proficiency and strong decision-making skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a health care team

Excellent oral and written communication; ability to collaborate effectively

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Stand, walk, bend, stoop and twist continually

Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing

Lift up to 50 lbs; lift up to 20 lbs overhead; carry up to 40 lbs

Push/pull with 30 lbs of force; transfer of 150 lbs with assistance

Exposure to hazards (mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids); use protective equipment as needed

Able to operate required equipment

Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Senioriry level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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