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

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.