Physician Assistant - BJC MedGroup Orthopedics in Alton, IL

Additional Information About the Role Physician Assistant - Orthopedics in Alton, IL Full-Time Benefits Eligible Operating Room/First Assist Expereince preferrred. Monday- Friday, 8a-4:30p in clinic (outpatient) with option for Assisting in the OR. Weekend Call, 1:7 rotation, inpatient at Alton Memorial Hosptial. For questions, and/or further details, please reach out to julia.parker2@bjc.org. Overview BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area. Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world's best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care. BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Alton Orthopedic Clinic is located in Alton, IL. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Manages acute and chronic illnesses, performs assessments, procedures, interprets diagnostic studies, and initiates treatment plans both within an ambulatory practice and in a hospital setting within the scope of a given procedural specialty (i.e., Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Ortho, and Post-Acute). Navigates high-acuity cases within the scope of a formal physician collaborative practice agreement. Responsibilities Manages the health care of patient populations with compassion in specialty services such as Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics and Post-Acute in the hospital, skilled nursing and clinic settings where procedures, prescriptive services, rounding and call obligations are expected. Maintains and exhibits knowledge of specialty-specific pathophysiology, hospital protocols, regulatory requirements, and communication skills to support patient education under the general medical direction of the collaborating physician. Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and injuries under the general medical direction of the collaborating physician. Responsible for hospital patient rounding and being on-call for inpatient services, ambulatory follow-up, and medical management of patients. Participates in professional development BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor-PA Prog OR Master-PA Experience