Physician Assistant

Description

Physician Assistant 

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care. This role involves conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, and assisting in patient management.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions under the supervision of a physician.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Participate in patient follow-up and ongoing care management.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies or a related field.
• Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• State licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing compassionate patient care.

If you are a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner looking to work in a collaborative environment while providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Chicago Family Health Center.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm includes one extended shift per week (Noon - 8:00pm) with a Saturday Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm

Chicago Family Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees:

BCBS Medical PPO Plans| BCBS Dental |VSP Vision| Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year|11 Paid Holidays and 15 Days of Paid Time Off | 10 sick days | 2.5 days of CME and CME allowance of $1,000 | HRSA NHSC Loan Repayment Options  

Chicago Family Health Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination 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.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies or a related field.
• Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• State licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing compassionate patient care.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 
• Strong communication and business acumen. 
• Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred. 
• Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict. 
• Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
• Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.