What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider Podiatry position at OSF HealthCare?
Overview
Qualifications
JOB SPECIFICS
- Conduct physical examinations, assess patients’ medical histories, and perform relevant diagnostic tests.
- Evaluate foot and ankle conditions, including injuries, deformities, infections, and chronic diseases.
- Collaborate with podiatrists to develop treatment plans for patients and rounding
- Assist in surgical procedures, wound care, and minor office-based procedures.
- Administer injections, prescribe medications, and provide patient education.
- Potential to serve as the first assistant during surgical procedures related to foot and ankle conditions.
- Assist with casting, splinting, and applying orthotic devices.
- Monitor post-operative patients and manage wound healing.
THE PERKS
- Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Competitive base salary incentives
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
OSF Community
- Five years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
- OSF HealthCare has had APPs providing care with us for over 40 years!
- OSF Advanced Practice Provider Orientation to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed as a provider
- APP leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
- Empowering environment to help you grow your career
Qualifications
Requisition qualifications field:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
- Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
- Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in podiatry or a related field is preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
