Physician Assistant Jobs in Milwaukee, NC

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.
• Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards.
• Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families, and caregivers in post-acute care settings.
• Skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of clinical experience in post-acute care or as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Adult, Family, or Gerontology certification.
• Experience with geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations of geriatric and medically complex patients.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor medications.
• Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Help patients and families understand diagnoses and manage chronic illness.
• Support efforts to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.
• Provide care in patients' homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes throughout the service area.
• Collaborate with colleagues on population health initiatives.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• Minimum of 3 weeks of paid time off for full-time employees; part-time and per-diem employees also accrue paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA and FSA options, including dependent care.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Pet insurance.
• ID and fraud protection.
• Monthly bonus potential.