Emergency Medicine NP/PA – Acute Care & Rapid Diagnostics

Aurora Health Care; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin seeks a Physician Assistant to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care across age groups within an interdisciplinary team. You will order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe therapies, document thoroughly in the EMR, and participate in quality and safety initiatives.

This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and specialists, patient education, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice
• Active PA national board certification from NCCPA
• Active DEA registration prior to hire
• Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant
• Experience Required: No experience required

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice; seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Independent work

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin seeks a Physician Assistant to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care across age groups within an interdisciplinary team. You will order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe therapies, document thoroughly in the EMR, and participate in quality and safety initiatives.

This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and specialists, patient education, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines.