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Emergency Medicine PA Opportunity in Ottawa, IL
Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Ottawa, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/25/18
• Seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team in the Emergency Department at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center. Three to five years of experience is preferable. New graduates with solid clinical experience will also be considered.
• Hours are a mix of 9 am – 9pm and 1pm – 1 am.
• The advanced practice provider should be able to function autonomously, possess ability to assess acuity of patients, and must be board certified and licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Must have experience with suturing, incision & drainage, dental block, and splinting.
• Provider will be working with an on-site physician who will be available for consultation.
• This position includes a competitive base salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefit package includes paid malpractice insurance, CME, health, life and dental insurance, paid time off, matching retirement 401K plan and other options, if eligible.
• OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, a 99-bed acute care facility has been dedicated to providing efficient and quality health care to the Ottawa community since 1895. Located at 1100 East Norris Drive, OSF Saint Elizabeth provides a full range of services, including inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical care, emergency care, pre-natal and post-partum care, physical therapy, behavioral health services, home health and hospice care.
• Ottawa, a town of 18,000 is located in north central Illinois. It’s also known as the “Town of Two Rivers” where the scenic Fox River flows into the Illinois River and sets the pace for the relaxed and secure quality of life in the community. The community has a family-oriented environment and boasts excellent public and parochial schools with a high level of parental involvement. Recreational opportunities abound with four beautiful public parks located within ten minutes of Ottawa (Starved Rock, Mathieson Park, Buffalo Rock and Illini State Park). Those with a spirit of adventure can explore the wonders of the great outdoors - boating, camping, hiking and biking on the Illinois & Michigan Canal Trail. In winter the trail is great for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Ottawa, with easy access to I-80 and I-39 offers ready access to major cultural centers in Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria (each approximately 80 to 90 minutes by car) making it convenient for a great weekend getaway or a day trip to experience the big city life.