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.
BENEFITS & PERKS
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off!
- 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
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $55.20-63.65 hr
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
THE OSF COMMUNITY
- Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
- OSF HealthCare has had APPs providing care to patients for over 40 years!
- OSF New Hire Clinician Experience for onboarding all new providers to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed
- APP leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
- Empowering environment to help you grow your career
Qualifications
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.
Salary : $55 - $64
