Advocate Health Care
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Orthopedics
Advocate Health Care, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, us, 60179
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Orthopedics
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Advocate Health Care
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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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Orthopedics
role at
Advocate Health Care
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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