Advanced Practitioner (PA/NP)-Orthopedic Surgery-SSM Health South Madison Campus-Madison, WI

Job Highlights :

SSM Health Dean Medical Group, a 500+ physician multi-specialty group headquartered in Madison, WI, is actively recruiting for a full-time (1.

0 FTE) Advanced Practitioner (PA / NP) to join the Orthopedic Surgery department for its brand-new South Madison Campus.

Opportunity Highlights

• Variable weekly schedule with some potential for outreach
• Position will vary based on department need but will include inpatient care, outpatient clinic and OR responsibilities
• Anticipated 1 : 9 call schedule for weekdays and weekends as well as holidays
• Opportunity to work independently alongside the Orthopedic Surgeons
• Hospital Privileges at SSM Health St. Mary’s Madison

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Prefer post-education experience in a surgical specialty
• First-assist OR experience
• Wisconsin registered nurse license and advanced practice nurse licensure with surgical first assist certification, or certified physician assistant

SSM Health Dean Medical Group South Madison Campus

This new SSM Health Dean Medical Group, located at 1211 Fish Hatchery Road, houses more than 100 primary and specialty care providers.

Primary care services include pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine and women's health. Specialty care services include orthopedics, including joints, podiatry and sports medicine, as well as cancer care, ENT, audiology, wound care, infection prevention and treatment, palliative care and genetic counseling.

In addition, the clinic offers extensive therapy services, as well as on-site imaging, lab and retail pharmacy.

SSM Health offers exceptional care for the entire family. From diagnosis and treatment for minor and chronic illnesses to immunizations and X-rays, for convenient care in your neighborhood, we have you covered.

SSM Health Orthopedics offers a broad range of services that address the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.

Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians, specially trained nurses and therapists are committed to delivering that exceptional care to our patients.

The Hospital

• SSM St. Mary's Hospital, a 440-bed tertiary care and referral center, is an award-winning facility and has been serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912.
• SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital was named among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® by IBM Watson HealthTM. which spotlights the best-performing hospitals in the U.

S. based on clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data.

St. Mary’s Hospital and Dean Medical Group are part of SSM Health, an integrated health system that has facilities in Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

The Community

• Madison, population 252,000, consistently ranks as one of the top places in the country to live, work, go to school, play, and raise a family.
• Madison was recently named as the most livable mid-size city in the United States

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Division Chiefs and in collaboration with the Medical Director and OMA, responsible for serving as a liaison for Advanced Practitioners in the Urology, Plastic Surgery, Gastroenterology and ENT divisions.

Designation of Time : At least 50% of time designated to Surgical / Hospital Procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends a patient in any setting to obtain a personal medical history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and record and present pertinent data concerning the patient in a manner meaningful to the supervising physician.
• Performs various procedures under the supervision of the physician, including suturing and care of wounds, placement of arterial and venous catheters, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, placement and / or removal of chest tubes, and dressing changes.
• Performs advanced surgical procedures according to privileging credentials.
• Assists the physicians in the hospital by making patient rounds, recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording discharge summaries, and accurately writing and executing orders under the supervision of a physician and with physician.
• Performs independently evaluative and treatment procedures necessary to provide an appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situations.
• Facilitates referral of patients to other appropriate community health care facilities, agencies and resources.
• Issues written prescription orders for drugs under the supervision of the physician.
• Assists in the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in a health care related field and advanced certifications

EXPERIENCE

One year healthcare experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use / data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect / recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting / moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee