Physician Assistant

Provides high quality patient centered primary care services utilizing a “care team” approach. In addition, the role is influential in implementing and advancing the Medical Home model practiced within the facility. Here's what you’ll be doing: 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 benchmarking, and meaningful use of the electronic health record 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 for 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 of a 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 State of Wisconsin accreditation based on certifying exam, BLS certification, and certification by the DEA Must possess proof of applicable health department testing and vaccinations or testing/vaccination will be provided by FCP Employee Health 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 provided upon hire. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Forest County Potawatomi Community