- Department: 01 Chequamegon Clinic Department
The Physician Assistant practices medicine in a family practice Clinic and other settings where the Physician renders care, under the direction and responsible supervision of a Licensed Physician (May be MD or DO). The Physician Assistant evaluates and monitors health status, performs diagnostic and therapeutic services, provides age appropriate education and counseling for disease prevention, risk reduction and health maintenance and coordinates referrals for specialty care or social service support. Support Population Health Initiative through Annual Wellness Visits; Transitional Care Management and Advance Care Planning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Experience: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registered or eligible to register with the Wisconsin State Board of Medical Examiners. Certified or eligible for certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Maintenance of the continuing medical education requirements of the NCCPA. Eligibility for registration as a Physician Assistant in Wisconsin may be required. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network. Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: N/A
Experience: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The Physician Assistant role demands intelligence, sound judgement, intellectual honesty and the ability to relate effectively to people and the capacity to react to emergencies in a calm and reasoned manner. Requires an attitude of respect for self and others. Requires adherence to the current practice standards for Physician Assistants, the concepts of privilege and confidentiality in communicating with patients, and a commitment to the patients welfare. Able to work collaboratively with the supervising Physician. Well developed listening and interviewing skills. Able to establish and maintain harmonious and cooperative working relationships with other people. Able to effectively teach health promotion and disease prevention behaviors to patients and families. Demonstrated skills in independent decision making, management of minor acute illness and chronic health problems, and in performing medical history taking and routine physical examinations. Knowledge of the physiological, psychological, social and spiritual influences on the patients physical condition.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Able to meet the physical demands of primary care practice, including the ability to see, hear, walk, speak English, and stand. Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours). Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours). Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours). Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours). Reach with hands and arms - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours). Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours). Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours). Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours).
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours). Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours). Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours).
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements.
Additional Information: Join a supportive group of 10 other providers in a team-based care model. The beautiful clinic is located on the shores of Lake Superior in Ashland, WI. Enjoy the outdoors all seasons of the year in this great family-centered community.
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