LG Healthcare is an independent primary care practice in Lake Zurich, Illinois. The practice is seeking an experienced hospitalist nurse practitioner or physician assistant to provide the hospitalist service at Good Shepherd Hospital.

JOB SUMMARY:

Examine, diagnose, and treat assigned acutely ill hospitalized patients. Manage all assigned patients through the continuum of hospital care. Follow assigned patients upon admission to the intensive care unit throughout their hospital stay. Coordinate post-acute care for all assigned patients. This job offers a flexible work schedule.

DUTIES WOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Diagnose, manage the clinical issues, deliver and coordinate comprehensive medical care to acutely ill hospitalized patients

2. Order treatment regimens and tests, and interpret results of tests such as laboratory and radiology

3. Prescribe medications as appropriate and as required

4. Conduct patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care team

5. Consult with specialty and primary care physicians where appropriate

6. Communicate with LG Healthcare care team, family members and others upon admission, when treatment plans change, and at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care

7. Conduct discharge planning and assure timely discharge of patients

8. Assure accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation, so as comply with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements

9. Collaborate with other LG Healthcare employees and providers to create a positive and engaging work environment

10. MUST be available to share night time and weekend calls with other providers and assist in covering vacancies when necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois.

2. Active DEA and Illinois Control Substance License required.

3. Prescriptive Authority and Controlled Substance Licensure.

4. No barriers to obtaining medical staff privileges at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.

5. Working experience in hospital setting is a plus.

SKILLS:

1. Strong Organization skills

2. Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families, medical personnel, and other members of the health care team in a compassionate and patient-oriented manner.

3. Attention to Details.

4. Highly efficient in delivering quality care.

5. Strong collaboration skill with the attending physician.

This position can be part-time or full-time or contractor. Additional benefits may be available based on the job type.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Malpractice insurance
• Retirement plan

Medical specialties:

• Hospital Medicine
• Internal Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: One location

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