FNP or PA Emergency Medicine- 1.0 Float (EM experience required)

aah; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for Emergency Medicine in the Milwaukee area with a 40-hour work week and 10–12 hour shifts. The role requires active PA licensing, board certification, and EMR proficiency.

The position involves complex acute care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development. Shifts include weekends and holidays, with the team delivering high-quality patient care across a 90-minute travel radius from Milwaukee Metro.

Qualifications

• Active PA license in state(s) of practice and national board certification.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant and current licensure.
• Experience: not required but clinical proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests with appropriate therapies.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and counseling.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and escalate when needed.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record and ensure coding accuracy.
• Participate in quality improvement and education activities.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Decision making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Department:
04100 AMG Specialist Group: ED ASMC - Emergency Medicine

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hou rs Per Week:
40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
10-12 hour shifts schedule varies
6-7 shifts per pay period (2 weeks)
Includes weekend and holidays
Location vary within 90 minutes from Milwaukee Metro
Requires Emergency Medicine experience

Pay Range:
$59.00 - $88.50

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical responsibilities:
Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.

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. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.

Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.

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).

Other responsibilities:
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.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification Required:
Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND
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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.

Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.

Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.

Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.

Must be able to:
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
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