Advanced Practice Clinician (APP): Physician Assistant (PA) or APRN (with First Assist), Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Advocate Children's Hospital - Oak Lawn, Sign on Bonus Eligible!

Advocate Aurora Health - Oak Lawn, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Oak Lawn, IL

Hospitals

About the position

The position involves a range of clinical responsibilities including assessing, diagnosing, and determining treatment plans appropriate for patients based on their age, acuity, and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies, as well as prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. The role requires managing conditions based on clinical indications, evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and risk/benefit assessments. Health promotion, disease prevention, and management counseling for patients and families are also key components of the job. The incumbent will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, maintaining accurate documentation in electronic medical records and ensuring compliance with coding and billing practices. Additionally, the role involves facilitating coordinated care and communication among healthcare team members and participating in quality and safety initiatives, education, and onboarding of new team members. The position requires maintaining productivity standards and demonstrating knowledge of age-specific care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and determine treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity, and clinical condition.
• Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Manage conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and risk/benefit assessments.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education to patients and families.
• Manage patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and seek consultations or referrals as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Facilitate consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Perform office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice and granted privileges.
• Participate in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives and departmental meetings.
• Participate in the education and onboarding of new team members and other healthcare professionals.
• Seek experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills.
• Maintain standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics.

Requirements

• Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice.
• Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• Active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire (if practicing in Illinois).
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant.
• No experience required.