Physician Assistant PA - General Surgery

Details

• Specialty: General Surgery
• Subspecialty Interest: Robotic surgery
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-430pm, with time surgeon needs in the OR
• Call Schedule: no call responsibility with this position
• Practice Detail: Join a busy general surgery practice in key Advanced Practice Provider position to assist surgeons with cases, inpatient rounding and clinic hours.
• EMR System: Meditech and Athena
• Facility: Ascension Saint Mary's Hospital
• Location: Kankakee, IL

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Ascension Medical Group is looking for a Physician Assistant for our general surgery practice.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• PA will practice at one hospital with clinic located coveniently on the hospital campus 
• The surgeons will mentor the physician assistant and support growth and expansion of existing skills
• Robotic surgery available with ease of scheduling and block time
• Ascension Saint Mary Kankakee is a designated Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. 
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

About Ascension Illinois  

• Ascension Illinois is an award-winning health system committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care to communities we are privileged to serve in Chicago and the surrounding region. 
• Our physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians care for patients in the city of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area, from the northwest suburbs down to Kankakee and dozens of communities in between.
• We are one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 14 hospitals and more than 150 clinical sites of care. 

About Kankakee 

• Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago along 57 miles of winding river. - Close but not too close to the big-city hubbub and high-rises of Chicago, Kankakee County offers a refreshing down-to-earth mood: golf, hiking, kayaking, biking and more along the beautiful Kankakee River. 
• The Paramount Theatre and the iconic homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright demonstrate a rich Midwestern history.

About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.
• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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