Physician Assistant ONLY Otolaryngology Otology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistant to work in our Otolaryngology-Otology department.  The APP will be working with patients who have ear specific needs such as loss of hearing ear infections tinnitus etc.

This role is outpatient only.

Schedule: Four 10-hour days (Mon Tuesday Wednesday and Friday)

• no nights/weekends/holidays/on-call

The Physician Assistant reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Physician Assistant performs procedures in accordance with clinical privileges and/or the written collaborative agreement and within the specialty of the supervising physician. This role functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high-quality cost-effective health care to patients manage health care systems and influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning research and theory-based practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct care to patients which demonstrates clinical expertise and advanced knowledge.
• Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic health problems within specialty area of practice.
• Collaborates and consults with physicians and other health care professionals in clinical expertise.
• Develops educational systems and strategies for teaching patients families and staff on topics related to area of expertise.
• Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice.
• Actively participates in and/or conducts research and quality improvement pertinent to area of expertise.

Clinical

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients health status by taking health histories and performing advanced physical examinations in specialty area.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Orders/prescribes medications therapies interventions and procedures according to clinical privileges and PA scope of practice within specialty.
• Documents in the medical record all care provided and/or procedures performed for which the PA is responsible. Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and direct an individualized and comprehensive treatment plan.
• Coordinates the discharge planning process or after visit care with patients families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Consults with other specialties and disciplines as appropriate to meet all health care needs of patients.

Leadership

• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces and professional organizations.
• Advocates for patients families nursing staff and other members of the healthcare community.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures in clinical area of expertise to establish standards for clinical practice.
• Consults with NM leadership in the identification evaluation and problem solving of clinical system and process issues.
• Collaborates with NM leadership teams to develop implement and evaluate strategic plans for quality improvement initiatives utilizing evidenced based practice guidelines as appropriate.
• Collaborates with physicians to lead changes in clinical practice.

Education

• Teaches and counsels patients and families in preventive care medical conditions plan of care anticipated outcomes and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Develops and participates in programs to meet educational needs of the clinical team related to area of expertise
• Serves as a role model for NM staff and preceptor for graduate students.
• Provides formal and informal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of expertise.
• Provides formal and informal educational programs to nursing staff graduate students and other healthcare professionals pertinent to specialty area.
• Collaborates with academic institutions to provide and promote clinical learning experiences and educational programs for APRNs PAs physicians in training and all health care professionals.

Research/Quality/Outcomes         

• Identifies relevant areas of clinical research and assists with development and coordination of research protocols and quality projects.
• Participate in/review evidence-based research/guidelines and apply to clinical practice.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary teams to conduct research and participate in clinical trials within area of expertise.
• Participate in service-line specific quality initiatives and development of outcome metrics.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistant Programs
• Physician Assistant in Medicine Licensed (IL)
• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. 
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department
• Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department
• Minimum of one (1) year of APP experience is required

Preferred:

• ENT experience

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time