Full-Time Full-Time Physician Assistant Opportunity in Wausau, WI
Job Description
QuadMed is recruiting a Physician Assistant to provide services at our onsite health center located in Wausau, WI. QuadMed is the leader in employer-sponsored healthcare, dedicated to providing associates with comprehensive, accessible care and superior evidence-based medicine. Innovative practices, values, and a focus on wellness and prevention have earned us recognition nationwide.
QuadMed looks for highly motivated, quality-conscious healthcare and administrative professionals. Providers work in an environment where they are given extended essential one-on-one time with patients, where their ideas are valued and where positive healthcare outcomes are the ultimate measure of success.
Under the supervision of the physician in Wisconsin, this candidate will focus on prevention and wellness, as well as evaluating, treating and educating patients in a clinic setting.
The schedule at this outpatient clinic will be Monday to Friday daytime hours and may include some non-traditional hours to accommodate patient accessibility such as on call availability via cell phone.
Key Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive clinical patient care through interviewing, examining and treating associates and their dependents in order to meet their health and wellness needs. Prescribes appropriate medical treatment and clinical medications for patients and orders studies, tests, and ancillary care services as required
Refers to appropriate specialists outside the onsite clinic in a medically appropriate and efficient manner
Follows all established rules and guidelines of evidence based care and best clinical practice
Practices in a collaborative fashion consistent with the concept of a patient centered medical home
Refers patients to and utilizes unique internal employee benefits and resources to maximize health outcomes
Documents all services in electronic patient medical record
Regularly reviews chronic medical conditions that require ongoing medical attention
Educates patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
Demonstrates exceptional and effective collaborative partnership and communication style with both patients and staff
Consults/collaborates with QuadMed Physician as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
Participates in quality improvement, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the clinic requirements for QuadMed
Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients and customers.
Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations
Effectively communicates with patients through technology to include email, video, telephonic, and text
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have completed an approved physician assistant program. Certifications and licensure required below:
CPR Certification
NPI & DEA
Current National Board Certification from the State of Wisconsin
BLS-Certification
The ideal candidate will have at least three years experience, the ability to work independently and experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
