The Physician Assistant will work with the collaborating physician in an active inpatient practice to deliver health care services to our patients. The Physician Assistant shall consult with the collaborating physician by telecommunication or in person as needed. In the absence of the designated collaborating physician, another physician shall be available for consultation.
Location Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL
Schedule: Full-Time (Monday-Friday) + One Weekend/Month
Specific Duties
1. Will work with the collaborating physician in an active inpatient and outpatient practice to deliver health care services to our patients.
2. Diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health problems.
3. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic treatment.
4. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
5. Ordering, interpreting and performing laboratory and radiology tests.
6. Prescribing medications, including controlled substances, to the extent delegated.
7. Performing other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated.
Requirements
Benefits
As the nation’s largest infectious disease consultants groups in the nation, Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is quickly becoming the preferred choice among physicians, insurers, and patients.
Our board-certified infectious disease doctors treat acute and chronic infections caused by bacteria, parasites, fungi, and viruses with a reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-efficient care. Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is a state-of-the-art ambulatory care facility that provides a wide range of antibiotics and biological infusions.
Outpatient Antibiotic Therapy and Biological Infusion Services
With many convenient locations, our friendly staff will help you find appointment times and locations that accommodate your schedule. One call to our office and we will verify insurance coverage, coordinate benefits, and schedule the patient’s initial visit, and any follow-up infusions.
Hospital Avoidance Program
Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is pleased to offer the Hospital Avoidance Program, a novel approach to treating patients with infectious diseases. With same-day service, the Hospital Avoidance Program provides rapid-response evaluation and treatment for acute conditions such as cellulitis, abscesses, urinary tract infections, and more.
