Physician Assistant-Pediatric Interest

Responsibilities Provides clinical services within the scope of a Physician Assistant Diagnoses, treats and provides high quality patient centered care for medical conditions in children and adults following accepted medical standards of practice Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate Evaluates and revises patient care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health Provides education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment Provides accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records Participates actively in the advancement of FCP’s Medical Home model, including innovative ideas, function as leader of a Care Team, participation in care team clinical benchmark Collaborates with the Medical Director, Provider Team and Nursing Director to identify areas for system improvement, increased efficiency, communication and quality improvement activities Develops relationships to provide a broad spectrum of care with the various ancillary specialties available. (I.e. Rehab, Dental, Optical, Community Health, Behavioral Health, etc.) Communicates within the department as well as across departments to ensure that information is shared for effective operations, and maintains strict confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA policies and procedures What you’ll need to be successful 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 A minimum of 3 years clinical experience in a primary care related field, including adult and pediatric care. State of Wisconsin accreditation based on certifying exam, BLS certification, and certification by the DEA Excellent Patient Relations and communication skills Ability to participate in clinic committees as requested Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens FCP complies with all CDC vaccine and testing recommendations for healthcare professionals. Proof of immunizations is required and immunizations/testing is provided upon hire. Preferred Qualifications At least 3 years of clinical practice in a Family Practice, urgent care, or emergency room. Family Practice experience Benefits you’ll love Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually 3 weeks of paid holidays Premium free health insurance Flexible spending accounts Short term disability Life insurance 401k with match Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forest County Potawatomi Community