Critical Care Physician Assistant

Hourly Pay Range:

$61.22 - $85.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA)
• Location: Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL.
• Full-Time (0.9 FTE)
• Hours: Rotating days/nights: 7A-7P and 7P-7A
• Nights, weekends, and holidays required
• Inpatient role
• Sign-On Bonus Eligible for experienced candidates

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in critical care at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), provides critical care to patients in the medical ICU. Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results. Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen. Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures. Follows patients through their course of treatment in the hospital setting. Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates evidence-based practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty. Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum. Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health. Provide comprehensive health assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease. Works autonomously and on interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants. Positively contributes to safety outcomes and promotes high-quality patient experiences. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals. Supports the strategic plan of the organization. Adheres to all Endeavor Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• License: Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
• Education: Completion of master’s level program in specialty area
• Certification: BLS/CPR certification required, ACLS certification required
• Experience: Critical care experience as an PA preferred. Willing to consider new graduate PAs with prior critical care experience as an PA.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Health Savings Account Options
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• CME allowance

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Compensation Information:
$61.22 / Hourly - $85.71 / Hourly