Physician Assistant (Emergency Department)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department (ED)

• Schedule: Casual, rotating

• Call/weekends: None

• Locations: Lake Forest, Grayslake EDs

Description

Provide advanced clinical care in the ED, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of health problems. The position is responsible for outcomes of an assigned patient population through direct patient care, evidence-based decision-making, and collaboration with a supervising/collaborating physician and other health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient health appraisals by taking health histories and performing physical examinations

• Provide direct clinical care to patients

• Prescribe/order medications and therapies; order/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges

• Evaluate patients to determine their need for further health care

• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families

• Document in the medical record all care, education, and procedures for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible

• Refer to other disciplines as appropriate and consult within areas of expertise

• Participate in quality improvement and/or research relevant to the patient population

• Act as a patient advocate, role model, and (as appropriate) mentor/preceptor to students

• Participate in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces and in continuing education activities

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program (or the specified nursing master’s degree alternative pathway)

• Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois (or the specified RN/APRN licensing pathway)

• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)

• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

• Maintain required certifications and continuing education for licensure and privileging

• Once licensed, ability to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being

• Protection for unexpected life events

• Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification