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Physician Assistant Pediatric Cardiology EP

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Sep 29, 2024
Physician Assistant Pediatric Cardiology EP Physician Assistant Pediatric Cardiology EP Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics Location: Peoria, IL USA Requisition ID: 1026462 Posting Close Date: 10/29/2024 The Division of Pediatric Cardiology is a growing and busy division that has 11 cardiologists and 3 APRNs. The EP volume and complexity has grown over time and the Division is looking to that add a Physician Assistant to focus on the care of pediatric and adult congenital electrophysiology patients. The successful candidate will collaborate with the pediatric and congenital EP cardiologist to provide high quality, specialty care. Some of the duties will include pre-procedure evaluations, arrhythmia management, follow up clinic appointments, and EP device evaluations. There will be a mix of ambulatory and inpatient work. Position Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) reflects the mission, vision, and values of the University of Illinois College of Medicine/UI Health, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The PA functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The PA is responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population and consults and confers with supervising physicians in an area of clinical expertise within the PA's scope of licensure. Duties & Responsibilities Scope of Practice: Works within the Bylaws of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and in adherence to hospital and divisional policy. Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients. Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients, comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans. Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges. Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems. Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice. Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges. May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the emergency operation plan. Professional: Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making. Participates in peer review and competency assessment activities. May lead and assist in evidence-based practice research. Demonstrates accountability for professional conduct. Teaching: Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families. May provide education and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and current and new employees, including but not limited to medical staff, residents, advanced practice providers and nursing. Provides formal and/or informal education or mentorship to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty. Communication & Leadership: Clearly understands the implications of situations and uses sound judgment when dealing with multiple disciplines. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment Participates in program development. Acts as a resource for clinical staff in the practice setting. Consults with management in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating clinical/system issues and models of care. Identifies and participates in quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change as appropriate. Leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services. May participate in the development and revision of protocols or guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care management. May participate in activities that influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care. The PA is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois College of Medicine/UI Health. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited PA program with Masters of Doctoral Degree in Medical Science. Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. Current controlled substance licensure required. Current National Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between physician, APRN and PA providers as well as college and hospital leadership and the multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated experience in leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, interpersonal communication, education, clinical experience and change management required. Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing. Preferred Qualifications Experience with cardiology or electrophysiology preferred but not required. About University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF Healthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois: UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP's educational programs include 244 medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 21 different post graduate programs. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois. About Children's Hospital of Illinois The current research infrastructure within the Department includes office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty. The primary teaching hospital of UICOMP is Children's Hospital of Illinois, a tertiary care facility serving a 37-county region with a population base of over two million. Children's Hospital of Illinois provides comprehensive services to children, including Quaternary Care NICU and a state-designated Pediatric Critical Care Center. Children's Hospital of Illinois is a major medical facility with 136 beds and a 32-bed critical care unit and the only Level 1 trauma center in Illinois outside of Chicago. There are existing resources through UICOMP and Children's Hospital of Illinois for seeding research funding, quality and outcomes focused academic work and innovation in health education. About Peoria, Il One of the oldest communities in Illinois with a population of 112,936, Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living, exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets, quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, Broadway Theater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, the nation's oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade. Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivals and celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinary Fourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over 100,000 annually. Residents are flocking to live in the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street that produce the perfect lifestyle for a 24/7 city. We have many global businesses that allow Peoria to play all over the world through their products and services. Peoria has begun to diversify its economy with infotech industries as well. Thus our business community attracts some of the brightest graduates throughout the nation. To apply, please visit this job post on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11505?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page, and click "Apply Now". You may be redirected to log in or create a new account. For Fullest Consideration, please submit your application by 8/21/2024. 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