Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine - Morton Grove

Department:
01220 AMG Morton Grove - Internal Medicine
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Specific schedule will be determined at the time of hire based on practice needs and patient access requirements. The practice operates Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and most Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The selected APRN/PA can expect to work either a four-day or five-day weekday schedule, depending on specific schedule. The schedule will include one evening per week until 7:00 p.m. and one Saturday morning per month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This role includes 36 hours of direct patient care per week. In addition to scheduled patient visits, the clinician is expected to actively manage their in-basket and clinical support pool, which included patient messages, prescription refill requests, test results, order validation, and other clinical communications. These responsibilities are essential to providing timely, high-quality patient care and may require work outside of regularly scheduled patient-facing hours.
The selected candidate will join a highly collaborative and experienced primary care team that values teamwork, collegiality, and continuous learning. Our clinicians routinely consult with one another, share expertise, and encourage discussion of complex diagnoses and treatment plans. The selected candidate will find a supportive environment where questions are welcomed, knowledge is freely shared, and patient care is approached as a true team effort. This culture of collaboration contributes to exceptional patient care, professional growth, and a positive work environment.
Primary work location is Morton Grove, but on rare occasion, this position may be asked to provide coverage at Glenview or Lincolnwood.
Pay Range:
$51.05 - $76.60
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical responsibilities:
Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
Other responsibilities:
Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
License/Registration/Certification Required: ​ Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, AND
Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
Education Required: ​ ​Master’s Degree in Nursing
Experience Required: No experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUI