Seeking Experienced Family Medicine Physician Assistant in Wheatfield, IN - Join Northwest Heal[...]

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant for their Wheatfield Primary Care Clinic. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team in a community-focused setting, providing essential healthcare services to patients of all ages. The role emphasizes health maintenance and disease prevention, allowing you to build lasting relationships with patients. With a commitment to quality care and advanced treatment options, this position offers a rewarding career path in a progressive environment. Join a team that values your expertise and dedication to patient health.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical experience in a primary care setting.
• Ability to manage acute and chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care in a primary care clinic.
• Develop ongoing relationships with patients of all ages.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Patient Management

Health Maintenance

Disease Prevention

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Job Description

Northwest Health - Porter is seeking a Physician Assistant to work in our Wheatfield Primary Care Clinic. The ideal candidate has strong clinical experience and a desire to work with patients of all ages in health maintenance and disease prevention.

Highlights of Practice

• Practice Name - Northwest Medical Group - Wheatfield
• Outpatient only - general primary care practice
• Monday - Friday, Daytime schedule
• 1+ year of experience required
• Clinic call coverage required
• Hospital employed opportunity
• Manage a variety of acute and chronic conditions
• Develop ongoing relationships with patients in a small community
• See patients across the lifespan: from newborns to end of life

About Northwest Health - Porter

Northwest Health - Porter is part of a regional healthcare network comprising 3 hospitals and an extensive medical group. Our integrated system provides patients access to quality clinical knowledge, advanced treatment options, and modern technology. Located in a progressive, family-oriented community, our hospitals are just 50 miles from Chicago, 10 miles from Indiana Dunes State Park and the National Lakeshore, and 30 miles from Michigan resort communities. Housing and living expenses are among the lowest nationally. Indiana's 'physician friendly' environment, with long-standing tort reform, makes Northwest Health an attractive place for physicians.

Visit our websites at www.NWHealthIN.com and www.nwmedicalgroup.com.

Job ID: 47474

Employment Type: Full Time

Accepts J-1 Waivers: No

Accepts H-1b Visas: No

Location Description

Northwest Health - Porter, located in Valparaiso, Indiana, features 271 private rooms, advanced technology, and a patient-centered design. Our facilities are accredited by the Joint Commission and recognized nationally for quality and safety, including awards from the American Heart Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the Leapfrog Group. We offer a full continuum of specialized services, including Emergency/Trauma, Cardiology, Primary Care/Family Medicine, Oncology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care, Orthopedics (Joint Replacement and Spine Centers), and Rehabilitation.

The family-centered Women and Children's Pavilion hosts the longest-running NICU in northwest Indiana, admitting infants of any gestation and weight. C-sections are performed in the delivery unit, with skin-to-skin delivery offered in the C-section suite.

The communities within Porter County offer diverse lifestyles, from rural to metropolitan to suburban. Valparaiso is conveniently located near Chicago, Michigan resort areas, and Indiana Dunes State Park. The area boasts excellent schools, universities, and among the lowest housing and living costs in the nation.