Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

NP Family Medicine opportunity in Kankakee, Illinois - Located 1 hour from Chicago, ILJob Details:

• Full-time
• Float Nurse Practitioner
• Appropriate utilization of available healthcare resources.
• Communicates effectively and positively with patients and co-workers.
• Completes and locks charts timely and according to policy requirements.
• Consults with Medical Director or Collaborating physician as needed.
• Diagnoses and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments under the direction of the designated physician.
• Ensures confidentiality of patients, co-workers, and the organization in all day-to-day activities.
• Maintains accurate patient medical records.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of health issues in field of practice.
• Makes appropriate referrals to medical and social service providers.
• Obtains and reviews medical histories and performs physical assessments.
• Obtains appropriate specimens for testing.
• Orders appropriate laboratory/diagnostic testing and interpret results, providing timely follow-up.
• Performs (within scope of delineated privileges) management of IUD and skin implants.
• Performs (within scope of delineated privileges) other approved non-core privileges.
• Performs (within scope of delineated privileges) skin procedures including, but not limited to: repairing lacerations, steri-strip application, suturing and I&D.
• Performs developmental screening and age and gender-appropriate screening tests.
• Provides age and gender-appropriate health education and counseling.
• Provides charts for Collaborative review according to policy.
Experience/Education Requirements:
• Graduate of an approved school of Nursing required
• Completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program
• Two years of nursing experience in a related field
• Ability to work in an automated environment required
License or Certification Requirements:
• Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois
• Certification as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying agency
• Current CPR certification as staffing needs require
• Membership in MGMA is desirable
• Current CME credits
Compensation:
• Competitive base salary consistent with MGMA guidelines
• Production bonus based on wRVUs
• Loan repayment
• Sign-on bonus
• Generous paid time of

Community Details: Nestled about an hour south of Chicago, Kankakee County is home to farmers markets, festivals and family fun. And for city dwellers looking to experience natures splendor, there is no need to journey any further. Meander through miles of hiking and biking trails, float down a river or drive through the countryside all before capping the night off with a craft beer over a good meal or sip the latest world-class wines at the local wine bars. Go to to learn more. Additional Perks Include Less than one hour from two major international airports, Midway and O'Hare Lower cost of living in Kankakee County of South suburbs of Chicago Educational opportunities from preschool through college