Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group·Des Plaines, Illinois
The Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive patient assessments and perform invasive procedures such as central lines and thoracentesis. They will also manage complex medical cases, develop treatment plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care in an inpatient setting.
Des Plaines, IL Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group. Full-Time, Days & Nights Holy Family Medical Center, a 178-bed long-term acute care hospital and a member of the award-winning Prime Healthcare family, delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients with complex medical needs in Northwest Chicagoland. Be part of a mission-driven team that combines advanced resources with a commitment to community-centered healing.Position Summary We seek an experienced Physician Assistant with strong ICU procedural experience to provide exceptional inpatient and procedural care. You will collaborate with physicians to manage complex cases, perform procedures, and support positive patient outcomes in a dynamic LTACH and acute care setting.
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical exams for complex medical and post-acute patients. Perform and assist with procedures (e.g., central lines, thoracentesis, paracentesis, wound debridement, suturing, lumbar punctures, and other invasive/minor surgical interventions). Order and interpret diagnostic tests; develop and implement treatment plans. Provide daily rounding, manage acute changes in condition, and coordinate multidisciplinary care. Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery, and preventive care.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; current Illinois PA license and NCCPA certification. Minimum 2+ years of procedural experience as a PA (hospitalist, surgery, critical care, or emergency medicine preferred). Proficiency in common inpatient procedures and comfort managing complex, chronically ill patients. Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills. BLS/ACLS certification required; procedural privileging will be supported. Pay Transparency Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $120,000.00 to $140,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a current Illinois license and NCCPA certification. A minimum of 2 years of procedural experience in hospitalist, surgery, critical care, or emergency medicine is required.
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