Physician Assistant - Certified, PA-C, Orthopedic Surgery, Chicago - Full Time

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center is seeking a skilled and motivated Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant to join a well-established, high-performing orthopedic team. This role offers a unique blend of operative and ambulatory care, supporting a diverse group of subspecialty surgeons. This is a 50/50 ambulatory and hospital-based role, providing comprehensive orthopedic care across both clinic and surgical settings. The Physician Assistant will collaborate closely with six high-volume orthopedic surgeons and an experienced team of three advanced practice providers (APPs). Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; no weekends, no holidays, and no call (subject to change based on practice needs).

Responsibilities

Provide first-assist support in the operating room across a wide range of orthopedic procedures; Perform pre- and post-operative patient care, including hospital rounding and care coordination; Deliver outpatient clinic care, including evaluations, follow-ups, and treatment planning; Manage wound care and orthopedic conditions to optimize patient outcomes; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care; Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR; Assess, diagnose, and determine/alter treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition; Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies; Provide health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families; Manage patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice; Participate in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities; Participate in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.

Requirements

Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice; Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; Active DEA registration prior to hire; Active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire if Illinois practice; Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire; Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant; Surgical care experience; Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills; Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team; Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record; Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate and establish/build relationships; Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively; Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday; Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance, and operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; No weekends, no holidays, and no call (subject to change based on practice needs)