Physician Assistant- Orthopedics Milwaukee Area

Job Overview

Department: 02408 AAH ASLMC:
Ste 370 Ortho - Surgery:
Orthopedics
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Full time PA. Monday through Friday, available from 7am-5pm. The position will be split with OR time and clinic time. Call expectation will be a minimum of 1:11 weekends. Greater Milwaukee Area.
Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35

• Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients’ illness and diseases within both an outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting.
• Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis.
• Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly.
• Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients.
• Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures.
• Consults with physician as appropriate.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician.
• Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans.
• Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self‑care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development.
• Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre‑operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers.
• Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient’s diagnosis or changing medical condition.
• Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care.
• Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines.
• Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients and follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care.

• Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
• Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices, and Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• DEA registration and BLS certification may be obtained within 6 months based on department discretion.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Required).

Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision‑making skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.

Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over the head; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.

Must be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing and equipment (i.e., goggles, lead apron, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as necessary.

• Competitive compensation and incentive pay.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Advocate Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected class status.