PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I - CERMAK

LOCATION: Cermak Health Services, 2800 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

DEPARTMENT: Med/Surg Administration

SHIFT: Rotating/Varies (All shifts: 8AM-4PM, 1PM-9PM, 2PM-10PM, and rotating weekends)

Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: PARecruit@cookcountyhhs.org. 

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

JOB SUMMARY

The Cermak Health Care of Cook County (CERMAK) provides healthcare to the detainees at the Cook County Department of Corrections. Under the direction of Chair of the Department of Correctional Health, Medical Director at Cermak, the Physician Assistant I will primarily perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are deemed appropriate to the normal scope and characteristics of the collaborating physician and in compliance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act. May perform other job-related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Provides and manages direct patient care
• Conducts patient's health needs assessments
• Obtains comprehensive history and performs detailed physical examinations to determine accurate diagnosis
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests or lab work necessary, i.e., X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), complete blood count (CBC), etc.
• Informs and effectively communicates with patient test results and/or diagnosis
• Identifies and communicates with supervisor any patient care issues; offers research guided recommendations for improvement initiatives if applicable
• Develops and implements patient management plans in providing continuity of care
• Performs procedures, treatments, and other subspecialty dependent modalities within the scope of the collaborating physician to improve patient outcomes
• Adheres to quality and patient safety standards set forth by CCH
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, i.e., hand hygiene
• Prescribes and dispenses medications utilizing best practices
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• Maintains professional licensing requirements and technical knowledge through continued educational programs and workshops supporting emerging healthcare trends