The Physician Assistant (PA) provides primary assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries and provides complex wound management, under the direction of the Department Chair or designee. The PA provides initial consultations, surgical 1st assist, and continuing care in the inpatient and outpatient Trauma Service Line setting in Cook County Health (CCH). The PA will assess and manage trauma and burn patients using advanced diagnostic skills, interpreting results, prescribing medications as approved by the medical staff.
Typical Duties
- Assesses patients in the inpatient hospital and outpatient/ambulatory settings
- Performs as a Surgical 1st Assist
- Performs procedures such as Intubation, Central Lines, Chest tubes
- Manages the Trauma Service Line registry
- Orders and reviews labs and radiographic studies, formulates treatment plans and meets with Trauma and Burn patients/families/other providers/consult teams to inform them of the management plan
- Provides education about treatment and patient safety issues to patients, students, and clinical staff
- Documents all encounters with patients in the electronic medical record and communicates diagnoses and treatment recommendations to appropriate staff
- Makes appropriate referrals for patients and communicates with consultants depending upon clinical need
- Attends required meetings and participates in assigned committees; participates in necessary peer review and quality assurance activities
- Maintains the tracking of Trauma Service Line patients and outcomes
- Actively participates in quality and process improvement projects in the Trauma Service Line
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or designee
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) Physician Assistant program or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
Valid Illinois State License as a Physician Assistant in Medicine or ability to obtain license prior to hire.
Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) OR have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
Valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (ILCS) OR have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
Valid licensure with the Federal DEA OR the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications
Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) certification
One (1) year experience as an Emergency room/Critical Care/Trauma PA
Completion of Physician Assistant Fellowship in Trauma or Critical Care
Experience with Burn and/or complex wound management
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of proper hand hygiene and hand washing techniques
Knowledge of infectious control policies and procedures
Thorough knowledge of Physician Assistant practices and principles and the ability to apply them in a clinical setting.
Excellent Physician Assistant clinical and technical skills
Knowledge and skill to perform mathematical accuracy in measuring and dispensing medication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
Strong customer service and empathy skills
Demonstrates good computer and typing skills
Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times
Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
Ability to effectively communicate while maintaining HIPAA for PHI
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
Ability to function autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.- Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11).
Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
- A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois MD license and any other license, certification, or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate’s start date
Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
CCHHS is strictlyprohibitedfromconditioning,basingorknowinglyprejudicingoraffectinganytermoraspectofCountyemploymentorhiringuponorbecauseofanypoliticalreasonorfactor.
COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
