Physician Assistant Opportunity –Primary Care | Salem, IL

Job description

Location: 1325 W Whittaker St, Suite D, Salem, IL 62881
Client: AMKY Health
Clinic Setting: Primary Care with occasional hospital rounding
EMR System: Advanced MD
Patient Volume: Approximately 25 patients per day

Schedule Options
Locums

Part-Time

Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; occasional evenings or weekends as needed)

Visa: H1B considered | Willing to sponsor Green Card
Compensation: Competitive (based on experience and employment type)Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) with experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine to join AMKY Health. The PA will provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions under physician supervision. This role includes occasional hospital rounding and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Employment type is flexible and may be Locums, Part-Time, or Full-Time.

Key Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Diagnosis
Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories and physical examinations

Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions within scope of practice and supervisory guidelines

Treatment & Management
Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and supervising physician agreements

Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans

Educate patients and families on preventive care, wellness, and disease management

Care Coordination
Collaborate closely with supervising physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care

Coordinate referrals and manage follow-up care

Participate in occasional inpatient hospital rounds as required

Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using the Advanced MD EMR system

Ensure compliance with clinical, legal, and regulatory standards

Participate in credentialing and quality assurance processes

Quality Improvement
Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Stay current with clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices

Qualifications
Education & Licensure
Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Active Illinois PA license or eligibility to obtain

Active DEA license (or eligibility)

Experience
3–5 years of experience preferred; recent graduates will be considered

Prior experience in primary care settings preferred

Familiarity with Advanced MD EMR is a plus

Skills
Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, physician-led team environment

Please let me know if you would be interested in learning more about this opportunity or if you would like to discuss schedule flexibility and compensation details.

• Ongoing
• NO Call
• Primary Care