Physician Assistant Jobs in Milwaukee, NC

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification and state licensure required.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced specialty practice.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer applications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in colorectal surgery, general surgery, gastroenterology, or another surgical specialty.
• Experience with pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
• Experience assisting with surgical procedures.
• Experience performing office-based procedures.
• Familiarity with colorectal conditions and surgical treatment.
• Previous experience working in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or specialty practice.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients in the outpatient colorectal surgery setting.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assess patient conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
• Provide post-operative follow-up care and monitor patient recovery.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within the scope of licensure and practice.
• Perform appropriate office-based procedures within the PA's training, experience, and scope of practice.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and determine when physician evaluation or additional intervention is needed.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, surgical facilities, and other members of the care team.
• Coordinate patient care with hospitals, surgery centers, primary care providers, and other specialists as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Review diagnostic results and communicate findings and recommendations to patients.
• Assist with surgical and procedural care as appropriate to training and practice needs.
• Respond to patient questions and concerns in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, clinical policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement and other practice initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.