Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner Madison WI

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors•Madison, WI

24d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our practice full time in Madison, WI. We are seeking a compassionate provider to be our go-to person for managing inpatients at a brand new LTACH in the Madison, WI area. The patient diagnostic complexity involves managing trach/vent/complicated would and multiple co-morbidities. You must be comfortable managing acute changes in place. This position would involve working a 7 on 7 off shift schedule including weekend rotations to manage patients and collaborate with our Hospitalists. Additionally, you would collaborate with corporate leadership to assist in maintaining optimal momentum of our stellar quality metrics, program components and implementing our proprietary protocols to achieve clinical outcomes. We are seeking a dynamic and talented NP/PA to join our team!

Requirements

Minimum 3 to 5 years of acute inpatient hospital experience as a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner is required and ability to work autonomously.
Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in WI
Master’s degree (graduation from an accredited NP or PA program)
ACLS Certified

Responsibilities

History and Physical Exams- Examine patients and their medical records, pertinent documents/imaging/labs/test
Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
Diagnosis, management and treatment of acute episodic illnesses and stable chronic conditions, evaluation of current therapies, health maintenance, health promotion, illness prevention education and counseling, and management of urgent care matters
Prescribe medications
Write referrals and consult other physicians for comprehensive patient care
Maintain accurate records and schedules- Establishes and maintains a system for tracking and coordinating the designated patient caseload and their progress throughout the entire acute or chronic episode of care
Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention- teaching and counseling to patients and families
Collaboration with the healthcare team- Monitors, evaluates, and communicates relevant data regarding clinical problems to Physician, as appropriate and members of the interdisciplinary team
Oversee patients’ overall health- identify opportunities for each patient's needs relative to his/her age, Monitors progress of patients and collaborates with other team members to ensure continuity of care.
Promote good health practices
Identifies and addresses potential deterrents to compliance with treatment regime.
Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Follows up with patients if they are discharged to assess if needs are being met and determines if additional follow-up care is required.