Physician Assistant (Western Suburbs)

About the role

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is seeking a full‑time Physician Assistant to support a total joint surgeon. The PA will provide customer service in the clinic, assist in the operating room, educate patients, and travel between clinics in Naperville, IL and Oak Brook, IL. Both new graduates and experienced PAs are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Close collaboration with the existing team (physician, PAs, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative assistants).
• Assist the physician in clinic and operating‑room settings.
• Assess patient health status, wellness, and compliance with care plans; determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Utilize practice technology—including electronic health records, dictation, and outcomes tools—to ensure excellent patient care.
• Provide medical care as delegated by the physician.
• Educate patients and families and ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and compile medical data, including health history and exam results.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X‑ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory studies.
• Perform therapeutic procedures including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist in continuity of care.
• Travel with the physician as required.
• Instruct and counsel patients on therapeutic regimens, growth and development, family planning, emotional health, and health maintenance.

Requirements

• BA/BS (MS preferred); graduate of an AMA‑accredited PA program.
• Current Illinois PA license or willingness to apply.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Current CPR certification.

Pay

Pay range: $100,000 – $120,000 annualized. Compensation is based on factors such as job‑related skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short‑term disability insurance.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer contribution.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA) with HSA employer contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education reimbursement up to $2,500 annually.
• Opportunity to work with a prestigious group of orthopedic physicians and grow within an industry leader.