Physician Assistant Surgical Orthopedics

Overview Mercyhealth, an award-winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in Wisconsin and Illinois, is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery team at our brand-new facility in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Mercyhealth's Mission - "Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better." Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism Opportunity: PA will support orthopedic surgery cases, assisting in the OR and treating patients in the clinic Enjoy a level of independence and collaboration within the support of a fast-growing health system System-wide EPIC electronic health record Practice is in close proximity to Chicago, only about 50 miles. Qualifications: Accredited schooling through a Physician Assistant Degree Program Current Certified status through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Obtain CME experience as required for re-certification by NCCPA Hold valid state license and CME credits for license renewal Current DEA number Other certifications as required Prior experience as an Ortho PA required Compensation: Highly competitive compensation Sign on Bonus eligible CME allowance Robust and comprehensive benefit package Mercyhealth: Mercyhealth is a vertically integrated health care system in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with approximately 800 physicians, 8,000 employees, 7 hospitals, 80 ambulatory locations; pharmacies, DME, Home Health, and an insurance company. We are large and growing, but we treat our physicians and employees as family. Community: Crystal Lake Crystal Lake is truly a great place to live and work, but it's also a fantastic place to play. It offers a relaxing, vintage experience in its charming shopping district full of remarkable discoveries. With a thriving arts center and numerous outdoor locales, Crystal Lake is the ideal place to get out and take part in brand-new experiences. The City of Crystal Lake manages the Three Oaks Recreation Area, which includes grassy picnic areas, hiking trails, fishing, a playground/spray park, a concessions area and patio, and a sandy beach. The Crystal Lake Park District oversees the 238-acre Crystal Lake and its two beaches, many local parks, and numerous recreational facilities and programs. Crystal Lake has so much to offer including an award-winning public library, live theater and musical entertainment, top-rated schools, and much more. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.