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Physician Assistant - BJC MedGroup Orthopedics in Alton, IL

Opportunity Criteria

ProfessionPhysician Assistant
SpecialtyOrthopedic Surgery
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Salary RangeNot Specified
Employment TypeNot Specified
Bonuses OfferedNone

Job Description

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

  • <2 years
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Physician Assistant
  • Preferred Requirements

    Experience

  • 2-5 years

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

    Facility & Address

    • BJC Medical Group
    • 4 Memorial Dr Bldg B Ste 230 Alton IL 62002-6751

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    Contact Information

    Julia Parker Physician Talent Advisor

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