What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center?
The Physician Assistant (PA) will function as a primary health care provider in the Primary Care setting. The PA utilizes the nursing process as a framework for managing patient care. Utilizing advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, the nurse practitioner works independently and in collaboration and consultation with physicians and other health care providers. The Physician Assistant manages acute and chronic conditions, provides care including comprehensive assessment, ordering of interventions, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications and providing treatments and therapies of a non-pharmacologic nature.
Requirements:
- Demonstrates ability to meet performance criteria listed.
- Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program and NCCPA board certified.
- Maintains appropriate medical staff affiliation.
- Licensure or Certification:
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant in Wisconsin.
- Accredited Physician Assistant degree.
- Certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
Shift Time: 8- hour shifts (standard business hours)
Benefits and Salary:
Comprehensive benefits package to include: 403(b) with employer match of 5%, Medical, HSA, Dental, PTO, Basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, etc.
About Us:
MMC is a regional medical center that serves patients from 7 counties in northwest Wisconsin and Gogebic County in Michigan. We have more than 60 full-time physicians and specialists on-staff and over 500 employees who are dedicated to providing quality care. Our charming city of Ashland, WI is located on the shores of Lake Superior near Bayfield and the 21 Apostle Islands, and boasts a strong community, historic charm, modern conveniences and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Our passion and driving force is to see the people of our community live healthy, productive lives.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
