Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

About The Position

The Surgical Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner, is a skilled member of the allied health care team who is qualified both academically and clinically to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician. The APC works within a cooperative unit, utilizing team effort with health care providers, co-workers, and the public to provide positive patient interaction. This role supports the largest Orthopedic group within MCHS at a level II trauma center. The schedule will be Monday-Friday 7-5 and rotating call 1:7 .

Requirements

Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Certification from the National Commission on Certifications of Physician Assistants/ Nurse Practitoner.
Must be eligible to obtain or already hold a current State of Wisconsin Physician Assistant licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
Affiliated staff privileges at associated hospital may be required (varies by department/location).
Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Nice To Haves

One year in specialty.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.