Mercy Health System
Cardiovascular Surgery PA Physician Assistant
Mercy Health System, Janesville, Wisconsin, United States, 53546
Overview
Mercyhealth, an award-winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in southcentral Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is seeking an experienced
Physician Assistant
to join our
Vascular Surgery team
in
Janesville, Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth's Mission - "Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better." Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism
OpportunityYou will provide quality health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of Physician by performing the following duties in a compassionate, cost effective manner, and are required to participate in on-call roster:Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.Assists cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon intra-operatively performing cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgical procedures.Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.QualificationsGraduate of NCCPA approved Physician Assistant programTwo years' experience as surgical PA preferredCurrent certified status through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).Obtain CME experience as required for re-certification by NCCPA.Hold valid state license and CME credits for license renewal.BLS and ACLS CertificationAbility to work independently and under pressure.Good communication/interpretive skills.Excellent analytical skills.Works requires a high level of independent judgement. The position has substantial latitude for independent action.Compensation:Highly competitive compensationSign on bonus eligibleCME allowanceRobust and comprehensive benefit packageMercyhealth:Mercyhealth is a vertically integrated health care system in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with approximately 800 physicians, 8,000 employees, 7 hospitals, 80 ambulatory locations; pharmacies, DME, Home Health, and an insurance company. We are large and growing, but we treat our providers and employees as family.
Mercyhealth, an award-winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in southcentral Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is seeking an experienced
Physician Assistant
to join our
Vascular Surgery team
in
Janesville, Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth's Mission - "Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better." Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism
OpportunityYou will provide quality health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of Physician by performing the following duties in a compassionate, cost effective manner, and are required to participate in on-call roster:Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.Assists cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon intra-operatively performing cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgical procedures.Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.QualificationsGraduate of NCCPA approved Physician Assistant programTwo years' experience as surgical PA preferredCurrent certified status through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).Obtain CME experience as required for re-certification by NCCPA.Hold valid state license and CME credits for license renewal.BLS and ACLS CertificationAbility to work independently and under pressure.Good communication/interpretive skills.Excellent analytical skills.Works requires a high level of independent judgement. The position has substantial latitude for independent action.Compensation:Highly competitive compensationSign on bonus eligibleCME allowanceRobust and comprehensive benefit packageMercyhealth:Mercyhealth is a vertically integrated health care system in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with approximately 800 physicians, 8,000 employees, 7 hospitals, 80 ambulatory locations; pharmacies, DME, Home Health, and an insurance company. We are large and growing, but we treat our providers and employees as family.