Physician Assistant Jobs in Milwaukee, NC

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, or a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: current Illinois Registered Nurse license, current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license, and national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
• For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
• Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification as specified by the department.
• Controlled substance license and DEA registration as specified by the department.
• Palliative Medicine certification required within two years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Palliative Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals, including health histories and physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients and manage a wide range of health problems.
• Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures within clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients’ need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families and document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians, other health professionals, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Serve as a consultant to other disciplines within the area of expertise.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and serve as a role model for Patients First.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Mentor and precept graduate students and provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to the specialty.
• Develop and participate in programs that meet staff continuing education needs.
• Participate in appropriate unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient palliative care services, including symptom control, goals-of-care discussions, and care coordination across settings.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• Benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.