Critical Care - Full-Time - PA

About the role

Advocate Health Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Critical Care: Intensivist Status offers full-time benefits eligible opportunities. This position is a hybrid of day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
• Orders and interprets laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Performs procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
• Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
• Upholds AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master's degree preferred.
• LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION: Current applicable state Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Exemplary organizational skills.
• Willingness to perform other related duties other than those described herein.

Skills

• Proper physical requirements to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: 35%
• Walking: 35%
• Sitting: 65%
• Bending: 100%
• Reaching with arms: 100%
• Finger and hand dexterity: 100%
• Talking: 100%
• Hearing: 100%
• Seeing: 100%
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling: 20 lbs. maximum

Work Environment

Efficient team-based care, professionalism, and customer service skills are essential. Potential irregular hours and/or call.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Compensation
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program