Northwestern Medicine
Physician Assistant ONLY - General Otolaryngology / Sleep, Full-time, Days
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Physician Assistant – Otolaryngology / Sleep (Full-time, Days)
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4x10-hour shifts (day off TBD). No nights, weekends, holidays, or on‑call duties.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities, including diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
Responsible for health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
Confers with collaborating physicians and other health professionals in the area of clinical expertise.
Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families, and staff in areas of expertise.
Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.
Responsibilities
Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
Provides direct clinical care to patients.
Prescribes orders for medications, therapies, laboratory tests, x‑rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
Documents all care and education provided in the medical record and performs procedures for which the licensed advanced practice provider is responsible.
Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
Consults to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
Integrates research‑based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
Advocates for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
Maintains certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
Participates in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistant Programs.
Physician Assistant in Medicine, Licensed (IL).
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department.
Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Otolaryngology or other procedural‑based specialties.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting against unexpected life events. Our benefits include tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive life and disability coverage.
Equal Opportunity Statement Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
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Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4x10-hour shifts (day off TBD). No nights, weekends, holidays, or on‑call duties.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities, including diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
Responsible for health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
Confers with collaborating physicians and other health professionals in the area of clinical expertise.
Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families, and staff in areas of expertise.
Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.
Responsibilities
Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
Provides direct clinical care to patients.
Prescribes orders for medications, therapies, laboratory tests, x‑rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
Documents all care and education provided in the medical record and performs procedures for which the licensed advanced practice provider is responsible.
Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
Consults to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
Integrates research‑based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
Advocates for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
Maintains certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
Participates in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistant Programs.
Physician Assistant in Medicine, Licensed (IL).
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department.
Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Otolaryngology or other procedural‑based specialties.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting against unexpected life events. Our benefits include tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive life and disability coverage.
Equal Opportunity Statement Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
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