Location: Lagrange/Summit, IL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

The Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical/Population Health Officer, who is also the collaborating physician. FNP/PA completes all the duties associated with their clinical license and manages patient care in accordance with the professional guidelines of the FQHC. This position is unique as it is a collaborative position between the FQHC in LaGrange and in Summit. The objective is to optimize health for those adults experiencing housing insecurity by improving access to primary care FNP/PA will spend 50% of their time providing medical assessment and care in a clinical location at the Summit, which is a dedicated location for individuals experiencing homelessness, and 50% at the FQHC in La Grange.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Provides general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of a physician and as dictated by their Illinois Clinical License and PCH policies and procedures
• Provides primary patient health assessment.
• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physicians to diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and long-term health issues of patients.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes or recommends medication or other forms of medical treatment such as therapeutic procedures.

Case Management

• May refer patients to physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Coordinates patient treatment, management and planning with the clinical staff and physician to provide continuity of care, including assistance with referrals to other agencies and health care providers.
• Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician.
• Provides telephone support to patients, physicians hospitals, pharmacies, and other health care providers.

Patient Records

• Responsible for documentation of patient care; records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition.
• Maintains patient information and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and PCH policies.

Patient Education

• Provides education to patients and/or their families about preventive care, medical issues and the use of prescribed medication and treatments.
• Promotes patient health through Health Center programs

Clinical Quality Performance

• Assists in the compilation of statistical data and patient outcomes for agency needs, as requested. Participates in FQHC quality performance programs
• Attend all meetings as required Helps to maintain safe and clean patient care environment
• Completes encounter requirements as established by HRSA (Health Resource & Service Administration) for FQHC’s (Federally Qualified Health Centers)
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines for safe work environment

Professional and Staff Development

• Participates in clinical staff meetings and updates on patient care management
• Works with students and interns to provide evaluation and care to patients
• Participates in continuing professional development to keep informed of clinical practices and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice

Other

• Maintains compliance with health center immunization requirements
• Performs other duties as assigne

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

This Community Health Center, a leader in Addictions Medicine & Substance Abuse Recovery, provides high-quality treatment services to improve the lives of at-risk populations and communities, delivered by professionals deeply invested in client recovery. We are seeking a PA to assist our clinical team.

This Community Health Center has emerged as a leader in the field of addictions and behavioral health treatment. We have done this through our evidence based interventions and state of the art programming geared towards strong outcomes. Our theme is "Focus on Success." The message behind "Focus on Success" is one of participation by every employee. Together, we are creating a company where teamwork and collaboration enable us to succeed, both individually and collectively.

Would you like to make a difference in people’s lives and be part of winning team? Does working for an organization that focuses on core values such as integrity, diversity, professionalism and teamwork sound like a company you would like to be part of? We are looking for individuals to join the team, support our mission and share in our core values. We help tens of thousands of individuals annually and you could be part of the team. 

Location: Monmouth, IL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

Position Description

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA-NP) is responsible for managing total patient care in an outpatient setting. This role requires clinical expertise, strong diagnostic and treatment skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality healthcare services to the community.

Scope of Work Responsibilities

• Elicit and record accurate health histories.
• Perform complete physical assessments of appropriate body systems utilizing mechanical methods and instruments including, but not limited to, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, anoscope, stethoscope, and speculum.
• Interpret laboratory and X-ray results. Assess social, cultural, and family history.
• Utilize written medical protocols and/or consult with collaborating physician to plan medical and nursing therapies.
• Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings; initiates treatment and/or refers patients to specialists as required.
• Conduct screening for communicable diseases; provide follow-up assessment, documentation, evaluation, and reporting as needed.
• Train, supervise, and teach other staff members directly assisting PA or NP.
• Provide community education as requested.
• Perform short-term patient counseling and/or refer to appropriate counseling services.
• Participate in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Support the ongoing
• Performance Improvement/Risk Management program to maintain and improve quality of patient care. 
• Participate in FQHC committees when requested.
• Provide after-hours call per shared schedule and document calls in patient records.
• Provide Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) services.

Site Work Location Each employee has a primary work site(s) to which he/she is assigned. The FQHC operates multiple sites; therefore, employees may be asked to work at other sites as needed. Administrative employees and contracted service providers may work from home as agreed upon in their contract.

Employee Expectations

Employees of the FQHC are expected to support the mission and uphold the core values by striving for continuous quality improvement; respecting and honoring psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural beliefs of patients, clients, community members, and colleagues; acting ethically in all job duties; demonstrating team spirit; and providing exemplary customer service in all interactions.

FQHC employees must abide by the Code of Conduct, building great relationships standards, corporate compliance (including HIPAA and corporate integrity), safe work practices, and privacy rules related to patient, employee, and volunteer information.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a health center setting with moderate noise levels in a moderately paced environment. Frequent patient or client contact occurs both in person and via telephone. The employee will collaborate with other FQHC departments to deliver optimal service and meet health center goals.

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner role at the FQHC in Chicago involves providing comprehensive primary care, including preventative, acute, and psychosocial services to both adult and pediatric patients.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient education, while collaborating with a supervising physician as needed. The position requires a master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies, at least two years of experience (preferably in community health), licensure, and certification in Family Medicine. The role involves full-time hours with some evenings, weekends, and an on-call rotation (1:4). Strong communication skills and familiarity with electronic health records are essential.

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

FQHC with a dedicated passion to support the community is seeking a Physician Assistant.  Services include Primary Healthcare, Mental Healthcare, Dental and an onsite Pharmacy.  

 

Location: Rockford, IL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physician Assistant provides primary care services to children and/or adults as part of the provider team at the FQHC collaborating with licensed MD/DO physicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This will include but is not limited to:

1. Accountable for demonstrating the qualities outlined in the “Customer Service Standards of Excellence” program when interacting with patients, their families and friends, and fellow employees.
2. Understand and comply with the Mission Statement and Vision Statement.
3. Provide care and establish within the medical record problem lists, medication lists and records deemed necessary to longitudinally follow the patient.
4. Collaborate and consult when necessary with patients, families, support staff, midlevel providers, internal and external consultants in order to provide the appropriate high level care.
5. Deliver medical care under the direction of a primary supervising physician and secondary supervisory physician staff. Use appropriate protocols, guidelines, and agreed upon references and clinical care understandings. Care may be provided at any program or site of the FQHC. 
6. Assume responsibility of patient continuity of care.
7. Participate in health promotion and disease prevention activities for all patients.
8. Participate in quality improvement and assurance activities.
9. Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-services.
10. Complete records to the detail deemed necessary by regulatory agencies and in a timely fashion.
11. Attend and participate in FQHC activities.
12. Embrace and support health care change.
13. Aid in the construction of a collaborative work environment.
14. Maintains an adequate amount of continued medical education credits to meet licensure, hospital medical staff, health plan and skill sets necessary to provide a high level of care to patients.
15. Other duties as assigned by the CEO or CMO or his/her designee to meet the goal of providing excellent health care.
16. To strictly adhere to FQHC Community Health Policies.