Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Des Plaines, IL

Company: Podiatry Service Company Llc
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

We are seeking a patient centric, personality driven, solution seeking, professional expertise focused, and innovative team candidate for our Oak Lawn and Des Plaines location.The ideal candidate is an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat patients with acute or chronic vein conditions, usually overlying with other comorbidities in the vascular department of our large podiatric practices. These diagnoses may include Chronic Venous Insufficiencies, DVTs, Varicose Veins, Spider Veins, and other venous issues. The job description of a PA/NP also includes conducting and documenting comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis. Daily tasks will include but are not limited to:Working closely side by side in a team with a Vascular Tech and Physician to complete the partnership in the care triad to prioritize the patients needs as they pertain to overall vascular health and wellbeing.Effectively manage a potential daily clinic load of 15-20 patients.Perform some vein procedures, as well as explain and refer patient to vein physician the minimally invasive onesDemonstrate proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training. Emphasis on specialty care and diagnoses in lower limb vascular diagnoses and procedures.Facilitate/participate in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.Assist in marketing and physician outreach efforts on occasion to stimulate clinic growth and support the practices mission of future expansion.Performing other duties as assigned.Skills/Working Conditions:Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.Strong ethics and communication skills.Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience.Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills in vascular as well as general medicine.Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care.This is a full-time permanent positionMonday-Friday scheduleNo call, no nights, no weekendsQualificationsActive Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licenseDocumentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program.Minimum 5+ years clinical experience required; preferably in vascular, wound care, ER, or primary care/internal medicine.Reliable transportation to our office in Oak Lawn and Des Plaines areas.by Jobble

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