Emergency Medicine NP/PA

Market Street Staffing • Portage, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an ongoing coverage need for an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at a Level III trauma center. The practice setting includes a 13-bed ED/UC with an average of 20 patients per shift, within a 73-bed facility that sees an average of 40-60 patients per 24 hours. The facility utilizes Tele-stroke and Tele-ICU services and has a UW helicopter on-site. The position is for an independent contractor (1099) role and requires credentialing within 90 days.

Requirements

• Active Wisconsin licensure
• Board certification
• AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
• Minimum 1-year Emergency Medicine experience or equivalent
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics) or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
• Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Wisconsin or Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Wisconsin
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]) or National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• At least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Nice To Haves

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Benefits

• Travel and lodging arranged and paid for in full if residing greater than 50 miles from the facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level