We are seeking a Hospitalist Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment in Illinois, starting Nov 17, 2023. This role involves 7 on, 7 off night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, working collaboratively with a physician hospitalist. Responsibilities include managing an average of 10-12 acute patients daily, performing hospital rounding, and conducting medical...
Location:IL
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This 48-day assignment involves flexible clinic coverage for 2-4 days per month, from 8 AM to 5 PM, under a year-long contract. Our client requires a dedicated professional to provide comprehensive family medicine care, including consults, physicals, and...
Location:IL
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 100-day assignment in Illinois. This full-time role involves working as a crisis worker within the Emergency Department, with shifts spanning 8a-8p and 5p-5a, requiring availability on nights and weekends. The Physician Assistant will manage a diverse patient population, including adults,...
Location:IL
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Cardiology Physician Assistant for a 132-day assignment in Illinois. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule with 8-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM), including one weekend of in-house rounding per month. You will focus on rounding on inpatients and performing procedures such as removing pericardial drains and temporary...
Location:IL
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Locum tenens PA jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physician assistants hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician assistant, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
In Illinois, the average PA salary is $122,720 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In Illinois, PAs must practice in collaboration with a physician under a written collaborative agreement. In general, PAs in Illinois have advanced practice authority. Advanced authority means that PAs can practice to the full extent of their medical education, but they still must comply with administrative requirements.
In Illinois, physician assistants (PAs) must complete 50 hours of continuing education (CE) to renew their license every two years. The CE requirement is important for ensuring that PAs stay up-to-date on the latest medical knowledge and practices, which helps to improve patient care and the health of the community.
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
The employment for PAs is expected to grow 27% between 2022 to 2032. This is much faster than other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 12,200 openings for PAs every year, over the course of the decade.
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