Physician Assistant

Mercyhealth•Janesville, WI

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Urology PA – Mercyhealth Michael Berry Building, Janesville, Wisconsin Mercyhealth is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Urology team in Janesville, Wisconsin. Opportunity: Join and collaborate with two experienced physicians and have the full support of an excellent established nursing staff. Coverage will include: hospital, main clinic and Walworth clinic Hours are Monday-Friday 8-5pm The new PA will work closely with an experienced robotic surgeon who is highly committed to mentoring and skill development. This position offers a tremendous opportunity for professional growth in both clinical and surgical aspects of urology. New graduates are welcome to apply. The role is well-suited for candidates seeking a structured environment with direct mentorship and progressive autonomy. The weekly schedule will be balanced between clinical and operative experience. In clinic, the PA will see patients alongside the supervising urologist and spend two days assisting in surgery. This model ensures consistent procedural experience while maintaining strong continuity of care. Mercyhealth is a multi-regional, integrated health system comprising five hospitals, more than 600 employed physicians, over 80 outpatient clinics and other service sites that provide care to residents in more than 60 communities throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We provide over 75 specialty and sub-specialty services, including neurosurgery, heart and vascular care, cancer care, plastic and reconstructive surgery, da Vinci robotic surgery and much more. Qualifications: Ability to work well independently and under pressure. Strong communication/interpretive and analytical skills. A high level of independent judgment and ability to handle empowerment for independent action. Ability to pass the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and/or Illinois Health Care Worker's Background Check. Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Current WI PA license (or eligibility). Current DEA registration. BLS required, ACLS certification preferred (or willingness to obtain). Compensation: Highly competitive compensation Sign-on bonus CME allowance Robust and comprehensive benefit package Janesville is a mid-sized city offering a safe, family-oriented community with excellent schools and abundant recreational opportunities. Janesville is Wisconsin's Park Place, with over 2,500 acres of beautiful parks. The community also offers live theatre and unique shopping and dining. Janesville is on the interstate corridor providing easy access to metro areas and international airports.

Requirements

Ability to work well independently and under pressure.
Strong communication/interpretive and analytical skills.
A high level of independent judgment and ability to handle empowerment for independent action.
Ability to pass the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and/or Illinois Health Care Worker's Background Check.
Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current WI PA license (or eligibility).
Current DEA registration.
BLS required, ACLS certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
Accredited schooling through a Physician Assistant Degree Program.
Current Certified status through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants(NCCPA).
Obtain CME experience as required for re-certification by NCCPA.
Hold valid state license and CME credits for license renewal.
Other certification/licensure as required by contract.

Responsibilities

Assists physician in surgical procedures.
Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunization, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
Provides care for simple fractures, sprains, and strains to stabilize and restore musculoskelatal function.
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.