Ophthalmology - PA - Full-Time

About the role

The Department 02270 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Ophthalmology is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team. This position offers benefits eligibility, standard full-time hours, and the opportunity to participate in research projects.

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.
• Participates in basic science and clinical research projects.
• 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 for the role are listed above.
• 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.

Benefits

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

• Compensation based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, career development programs, and more.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Efficient team based care. Professionalism and customer service skills are essential. Potential irregular hours and/or call. Physical requirements include standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching with arms, finger and hand dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 20 lbs. maximum.