GI - Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner

Jobtailor; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking experienced Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic illnesses in outpatient and inpatient settings in Wisconsin.

You will prescribe medications, perform skilled procedures, coordinate care with physicians and nursing staff, and educate patients while ensuring high-quality outcomes across the care continuum.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant license
• PA-C certification by NCCPA
• Registered Nurse license
• Nurse Practitioner certification by ANCC or AANP
• DEA registration
• BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments
• Perform minor procedures and coordinate patient care plans
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals as needed
• Coordinate ancillary services and discharge planning
• Educate patients on health, disease, and preventive care

Skills

Patient evaluation

Differential diagnosis

Medication prescription

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant

Master's Degree in Nursing

PA-C Certification

RN License

Nurse Practitioner Certification

Job description

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute, critical, and chronic patient illnesses and diseases in outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings
• Obtain medical histories, conduct physical examinations, and determine differential diagnoses
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments
• Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient management and treatment
• Perform minor surgeries and routine procedures
• Consult with physicians as appropriate
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies within the trained clinical specialty
• Adjust patient care plans by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans
• Counsel, instruct, and educate patients on diet, preventive health, health behaviors, self-care, disease, treatment options, and growth and development
• Coordinate ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals, and medical devices
• Prescribe, recommend, and regulate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, including warranted controlled medications
• Prepare, dictate, and sign patient care plans and summaries
• Maintain records according to established standards and guidelines
• Provide clinical direction to nursing staff and follow through to ensure recommended care is delivered
• Provide age-appropriate care based on patient status and departmental policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices
• Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices
• Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); may obtain within 6 months based on department discretion
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to stand, walk, bend stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic patient conditions, while providing clinical direction and education to patients and nursing staff. Holds relevant certifications and licenses to ensure compliance and high-quality patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Physician Assistant License
• Physician Assistant (PA-C) Certification
• Registered Nurse License
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Hard Skills

• Patient Evaluation
• Differential Diagnosis
• Medication Prescription
• Minor Surgery
• Diagnostic Study Interpretation
• Patient Care Plan Management
• Clinical Proficiency
• Therapy Plan Adjustment
• Patient Education
• Ancillary Service Coordination

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Decision-Making Skills
• Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• Physician Assistant License
• Physician Assistant (PA-C) Certification
• Registered Nurse License
• Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) Certification
• Nurse Practitioner (AANP) Certification
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

• Acute Care
• Chronic Illness Management
• Outpatient Clinic
• Inpatient Hospital
• Patient Management
• Health Care Team
• Clinical Specialty
• Preventive Health
• Patient Data Interpretation
• Health Behaviors