Physician Assistant
Illinois Valley Community Hospital
Peru, IL
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on February 14, 2020
Illinois Valley Community Hospital/IV Orthopedics
World-Class Orthopedic Care
Faster recovery and better outcomes - it's what everyone who comes through the door at Illinois Valley Orthopedics is looking for. Our skilled orthopedists are redefining excellence with an unprecedented program for joint replacement and the area's most advanced technology and techniques. Illinois Valley Community Hospital is currently recruiting a Physician Assistant to team with IV Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Connor Kasik. Dr. Kasik treats orthopedic problems, performs joint replacement surgery, and also sees sports medicine patients.
Requirements:
- Perform complete, detailed and accurate histories
- Develop appropriate comprehensive medical status reports, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies
- Complete physical examinations and record pertinent data in EHR and medical forms
- Diagnose and institute therapy or referrals of patients as appropriate
- Institute emergency measures and treatment, or appropritate stabilization measures for patients in the office and inpatient settings
- Arrange hospital admissions and discharges at the direction of the supervising physician; perform hospital rounds and record appropriate patient progress notes; accurately and appropriately transcribe and execute specific orders at the direction of the supervising physician; compile detailed narrative and case summaries; complete forms pertinent to patients' medical records; issue diagnostic orders, which must be signed within specified time period as defined by IVCH guidelines.
- Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient management and treatment
- Provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients
- Perform routine office procedures(i.e injections, I & D, and casting)
- Assist Physician with surgical procedures
- Prescribe medications
- Assist with call coverage