Physician Assistant

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; USD 95,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their dynamic medical team. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional care to the student population, focusing on health assessments, chronic disease management, and patient education. The successful candidate will work closely with a collaborative team, ensuring the highest standards of patient health and well-being. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 2 years of post-training clinical experience required.
• Experience in Primary Care or Urgent Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides health care services under a collaborative care agreement.
• Develops individualized care plans based on assessments.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Patient Education

Medication Management

Chronic Disease Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

CPR Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

Prescribe your Future: Join our Medical Team!

University Health Services (UHS) is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to join our primary care team. As a member of our team, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional patient care and support for the student population at UW-Madison. This position provides 100% direct clinical care to the UW student population and will operate mainly in the Primary Care clinic.

**Start date can be flexible based on situation.

Responsibilities:
Provides health care services under a collaborative care agreement with physician. Educates patients, develops and evaluates care plans, and prescribes medications and treatments in support of patient health and well-being.

• 40% Assesses, diagnoses, and treats illnesses, and manages chronic health problems


• 15% Develops, implements, collects data, and evaluates health care services as directed by individual care plans


• 20% Develops individualized care plans based on medical assessments in accordance with medical best practices and established rules and regulations


• 15% Educates patients and their support systems on how to manage conditions and to promote the health and well-being of patients and those around them


• 10% May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree
Graduated from a Physician Assistant program

Preferred
Master's Degree

Qualifications:

Required
--2 years of post-training clinical experience
--Experience providing clinical assessment and treatment for acute illnesses, injuries, chronic problems, preventive care, and health counseling in an ambulatory setting.

Preferred
-- Experience in Primary Care (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) or Urgent Care
-- Experience working with college students or young adults
-- Experience in diagnosing and treating anxiety and depression
-- Experience in evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries
-- Experience performing in-office procedures, including but not limited to cryotherapy, incision and drainage, ingrown toenail removal, and laceration repair OR willingness to learn procedures

License/Certification:

Required
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Healthcare Provider level CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Required
PA - Physician Assistant License
licensed in the state of Wisconsin or able to obtain WI license prior to start date

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

This position requires you to work onsite at 333 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $95,824 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. You will be required to log in or create an account to continue. Please upload a cover letter and resume to apply. Cover letter should reference your licensing status. Selected candidates must be licensed in the state of Wisconsin prior to start date. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three professional references, one of which should be a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with job # 312739. Having two job postings allows University Health Services to consider candidates with Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner credentials for this position. This posting is for candidates with the following credential: Physician Assistant. For candidates with Nurse Practitioner credentials, please apply under job #312739.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is April 4, 2025, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.

Contact:

Karin Butikofer
[e-mail]
608-890-2860
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Physician Assistant(HS036)

Department(s):

A57-UNIV HEALTH SERVICES/CL SVCS/PRIMARY CARE

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

312719-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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