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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) Physician Assistant program or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
• Valid Illinois State License as a Physician Assistant in Medicine or ability to obtain license prior to hire.
• Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) OR have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
• Valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (ILCS) OR have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
• Valid licensure with the Federal DEA OR the ab i lity to obtain license prior to starting employment.
• Prior emergency department experience within past 24 months either as an employed PA in an ED or as an ED rotation as part of physician assistant training program.
• Must be able to demonstrate the following techniques:
  • Interpret ECGs independently and immediately identify life threatening changes
  • Interpret Radiographs independently
  • Management of fractures and dislocations with application of appropriate splint
  • Wound care management including suturing
  • Incision and drainage of abscesses
  • Gynecologic examination
  • Veno-puncture and arterial puncture
  • Assessment/ management of trauma patients

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of proper hand hygiene and hand washing techniques
• Knowledge of infectious control policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of Physician Assistant practices and principles and the ability to apply them in a clinical setting.
• Excellent Physician Assistant clinical and technical skills
• Knowledge and skill to perform mathematical accuracy in measuring and dispensing medication
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• Strong customer service and empathy skills
• Demonstrates good computer and typing skills
• Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
• Ability to effectively communicate while maintaining HIPAA for PHI
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
• Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• Ability to function autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
• Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual