Job Information
SSM Health Physician Assistant - Urgent Care - SSM Health Dean Medical Group in Madison, Wisconsin
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group Madison North High Point
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
SSM Health Dean Medical Group, a 500+ physician, multi-specialty clinic is actively recruiting an experienced Physician Assistant to join our busy Urgent Care department at the West Clinic- Madison, WI location. Additional responsibilities include having the ability to provide coverage at our other two urgent care facilities (Madison East and Janesville). The department is open Monday through Friday 7am – 7pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am – 4pm. Prior experience practicing as an Advanced Practitioner in Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine is preferred. The candidate for this position should be comfortable diagnosing and treating children and adults with minor to complex medical problems as well as be experienced in laceration repair and acute fracture care (splinting).
Opportunity Highlights:
Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible scheduling
Fast pace work environment
Great teamwork and support staff
No call rotation
When patients need treatment for minor injuries and illness, but their doctor is not available, SSM Health urgent care services has them covered. Our urgent care locations combine easy-to-access services with our well-known standards for delivering the best care. Plus, using a health care clinic like urgent care can help you save patients the time and cost related to an emergency room visit.
The Community
Madison, population 225,000, consistently ranks as one of the top places in the country to live, work, go to school, play and raise a family. Home to the State Capitol and University of Wisconsin, Madison offers residents a stimulating civic, political and educational environment. Boasting an outstanding public school system, Madison has 30 elementary, 12 middle and 5 high schools. More than 180 public, governmental and special libraries are available for additional learning.
SSM Health Dean Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Supervising Physician(s) and in association with hospital/clinical staff, assists in the delivery of quality medical care.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends initially to a patient in any setting to obtain a personal medical history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and record and present pertinent data concerning the patient, including all screenings and diagnostics, in a manner meaningful to the supervising physician.
Performs, or assists in performing, routine diagnostic studies as appropriate for the specific practice setting.
Performs routine therapeutic procedures, including, but not limited to; injections immunizations; suturing and care of wounds; application and removal of splints or cast; and oral medications.
Instructs and counsels patients on physical and mental health, including diet, disease, normal growth and development.
Depending upon specialty of practice, assists the physicians in the hospital by making patient rounds, recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording discharge summaries, and accurately writing and executing orders under the supervision of a physician and with physician co-signature as required.
Reflecting specialty of practice, abides by the bylaws, advanced practice provider guidelines, and other hospital regulations concerning clinical privileges, rules of conduct, parking regulations, and no solicitation. Does not participate in any activity that is not approved by hospital credentialing. Adheres to policies on “physician extenders” and “supervision of advanced practice providers in the hospital setting."
Assists in the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and the therapy plans.
Performs independently evaluative and treatment procedures necessary to provide an appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situation.
Facilitates referral of patients to other appropriate community health care facilities, agencies, and resources.
Issues written prescriptions orders for drugs under the supervision of the physician.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Master's degree in a health care related field and advanced certifications
EXPERIENCE
- One year healthcare experience
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
7100040164 West UC
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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