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Advance Practice Practitioner, Primary Care – Family Medicine Outpatient Only

Edward Elmhurst Health is currently seeking Family Medicine AAP (Advance Practice Practitioner) in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. This is a great full-time opportunity to join our full scope practice groups that are dedicated to delivering care at our Naperville, IL location.

We are seeking qualified APN/PA to join our full scope practice groups that are dedicated to delivering care. We have dedicated staff that support patients’ needs and patients are cared for by some of the best medical, nursing, and ancillary experts available. You’ll also have access to wide variety of specialties to refer to. The Opportunity is at Naperville Hospital for an outpatient opportunity.

General Summary

Responsible for assessing and managing the health and well-being of patients. Conducts extensive patient histories and examinations; orders medications, treatments, and laboratory tests; records progress notes and writes discharge summaries; and conducts rounds. May assist in operative procedures with supervising physician.

Corporate Philosophy

It is the obligation of each employee of Edward-Elmhurst Health to abide by and promote the mission and values of the Corporation to ensure that excellent services are delivered with compassion.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except those that begin with the word "May.")

• Performs routine therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, dressing changes, suture removal.
• Assesses and manages healthcare and physical well-being of patients under the direction of the Supervising Physician. Conducts extensive medical histories and patient examinations, deemed appropriate by the Supervising Physician and in keeping with the Physician Assistant's education, training and experience. Assists M.D. by conducting rounds, with the required documentation countersigned by the Supervising Physician as defined in this policy.
• Reviews laboratory and diagnostic test results, evaluates condition of patient, and assists in the preparation of appropriate treatment plan as necessary. Reports evaluation to the Supervising Physician, and collaborates with physician in difficult and/or complex patient situations.
• Instructs patients and families in proper healthcare, appropriate illness prevention measures, and home care in accordance with patient's physical condition and the Supervising Physician's plan of treatment.
• Shares equal call amongst the providers in the group as needed.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.
• Ensures appropriate documentation of patient related information is included in the medical record. Dictates patient discharge summaries, progress notes, etc. as necessary, to be countersigned by the Supervising Physician as defined in this policy.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Responds to complex questions from patients and family members, directs same to sources of additional information, and allays fears and apprehensions when possible. Acts as a resource to staff.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature, attends related seminars, conferences and the like.
• May assist in operative procedures, in accordance with the Supervising Physician's clinical privileges and the Physician Assistant's education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Required Education and/or Experience:
• Current State of Illinois Physician Assistant licensure
• Required License and/or Certification:
• Certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program

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