Physician Assistant at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC

Westmont, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

145000.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Orthopedic care, Total joint procedures, Perioperative care, Surgical assistance, Wound closure, Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty, Mako robotic systems, Clinical judgment, Patient evaluation, Knee injections, Hip injections, Outpatient arthroplasty, Primary hip replacement, Primary knee replacement, Collaborative care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute offers relief, solutions, and the comprehensive integrated care you need. IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help you move better, so you can live better. Summary Illinois Bone and Joint Institute is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our busy adult reconstruction team in Westmont. Our practice specializes in anterior hip and robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty, focusing on high efficiency and excellent clinical results. Join a collaborative, high-performance environment with a competitive salary tailored to your professional background! A non-negotiable requirement for this role is a minimum of three years of direct experience in total joint procedures. The successful candidate will focus on perioperative care, office procedures, and operative assistance, demonstrating proficiency in surgical techniques and wound closure for primary hip and knee replacements. To promote a healthy work-life balance, this position is designed with a predictable schedule and a manageable call burden that excludes any emergency room responsibilities. Responsibilities Perform knee injections independently and hip injections (preferred). Evaluate surgical candidates and postoperative patients using strong clinical judgment. Utilize experience with robotic-assisted total knee systems, such as Mako, and outpatient arthroplasty workflows. Serve as first assistant in the operating room and manage preoperative and postoperative care. Perform in-office procedures and conduct occasional rounding. Collaborate with the surgeon and care team to optimize patient outcomes. Engage in a limited call schedule alongside another mid-level provider, consisting of two weekdays per month and one weekend every quarter, excluding any emergency department call duties. Performs other duties within the guidelines per department and hospital policy within normal scope and characteristics of the sponsoring/attending physician’s practice and current clinical privileges. Work Environment Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, as well as manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Employees will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Position requires lifting associated with patient transfers (up to 50 lbs.) Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. The employee will work under stressful conditions and work irregular hours. The employee will be exposed to bodily fluids on a regular basis. The employee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment. Travel to all associated hospitals and/or facilities. Requirements Educational Requirements Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with completed residency. Physician Assistant IL state licensure up to date Training in orthopedic care preferred Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Active Certification from NCCPA Active Licensure as Physician’s Assistant in the State of Illinois ACLS desirable; current CPR required. Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off. Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide perioperative care, perform in-office procedures, and serve as a first assistant in the operating room for an adult reconstruction team. They will collaborate with surgeons to optimize patient outcomes and manage preoperative and postoperative care.