Physician's Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber, AP, NP, PA

Job Summary:
Wisconsin River Orthpaedics is growing and seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP). Sites include on-site clinic and outpatient surgery center. The Orthopaedic PA or APNP evaluates, plans, and provides care to Orthopaedic patients under the direct supervision of a physician. Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, compiles patient’s medical data, orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Actively participates in patient’s care including documenting progress notes, conducts patient education, counsels on preventative care, writes prescriptions, and assists in surgery.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis and decides on follow-up, tests, and/or procedures.
• Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRIs, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
• Assists physician in surgery.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Documents clinic visits using electronic EMR records.
• Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with physician concerning appropriate treatment.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs, and counsels patients, and records progress.
• Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
• Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated competency dealing with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;
• Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program, or;
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) and active license
• State accreditation based on certifying exam.
• Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every six years.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
• Frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and patient body fluids.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid APNP license?

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• related: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PA-C (Preferred)
• Physician Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: In person