What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pulmonary position at Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS)?
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, is a skilled member of the health team who provides medical and educational services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician, according to Nurse Practitioner Protocol, and within the scope of the Nurse Practitioner License in the State of Wisconsin.
In this role, you will assist the pulmonologist who works .5 in the clinic and .5 in the hospital critical care. You will see new patients as well as consults.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Minimum Required : Master’s Degree in Nursing / Physician Assistant.
Preferred / Optional : None
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required : None
Preferred / Optional : One to three years’ experience in specialty.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES
Minimum Required : Current Applicable State Nurse License or Nurse Compact License, and Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Licensure. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire. Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department / location).
Preferred / Optional : Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week CME
- CME annual allowance
- Health, dental, life, disability, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance
- Relocation support
Greater Wausau Area
Wausau / Weston is the principal city and transportation hub of northern and central Wisconsin. Some also call it the “gateway to Wisconsin’s Northwoods.” Surrounded by woods, lakes and hills, this area enjoys the fortunate combination of big-city amenities with the look, feel and activities of rural Wisconsin. The greater Wausau area offers recreational options in all four seasons. During the warmer months, biking, camping and fishing are among many people’s favorites. When the snow falls, people flock to one of the state’s premier downhill skiing destinations : Granite Peak Ski Area located in Rib Mountain State Park. The area has public school districts that are consistently recognized as instructional leaders in Wisconsin.
Marshfield Clinic Health System physicians and staff are motivated by our mission to enrich lives. We serve more than 350,000 unique patients each year through accessible, high quality health care, research and education. With more than 1,600 providers in 170 medical specialties and subspecialties as well as over 13,000 employees in 65 clinical locations in 45 communities serving Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Marshfield Clinic Health System is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care.
The Marshfield Promise
Motivated by our mission to enrich lives, we use common values to ensure those we serve feel supported in their healthcare journey and staff and providers are actively engaged with one another. Together through our actions, we promise to deliver compassionate, safe and expert care to everyone.
The Marshfield Promise is centered around 5 core values; Patient-Centered, Trust, Teamwork, Excellence and Affordability.
