Orthopedics Physician Assistant

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Marshfield Medical Center Weston is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our team in Wausau/Weston, Wisconsin. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is a skilled member of the allied healthcare team, who is expected to practice at the highest level of their licensure. This requires providers to stay up to date with the latest evidence-based medicine. They work collaboratively with the Hospitalist to facilitate acute care of the adult patient. This individual works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare disciplines utilizing a team approach. The nurse practitioner participates in all aspects of care of the hospitalized patient, including admissions, discharge, daily rounds, and patient education.

This role will be a 50/50 split between hospital and clinic duties. A schedule of Mon-Fri 10am-6pm is planned with Saturday work as well (4 hours). The team is looking for an APC with one to two years of orthopedic experience.

Job Description

• Collaborate with healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care for hospitalized patients
• Participate in admissions, discharge planning, daily rounds, and patient education

Requirements

• Minimum Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)/Physician Assistant
• Preferred/Optional: One to two years of APC orthopedic experience
• Minimum Required: Three years of experience as a staff nurse in a hospital setting preferred
• Minimum Required: Current State of Wisconsin Nurse License or Nurse Compact License, and Nurse Practitioner Licensure
• Minimum Required: Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License
• Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire
• Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week CME
• CME annual allowance
• Health, dental, life, disability, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Relocation support

Community Overview

Wausau/Weston is the principal city and transportation hub of northern and central Wisconsin. Some also call it the gateway to Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Surrounded by woods, lakes, and hills, this area enjoys the fortunate combination of big-city amenities with the look, feel, and activities of rural Wisconsin. The greater Wausau area offers recreational options in all four seasons. During the warmer months, biking, camping, and fishing are among many people’s favorites. When the snow falls, people flock to one of the state’s premier downhill skiing destinations: Granite Peak Ski Area, located in Rib Mountain State Park. The area has public school districts that are consistently recognized as instructional leaders in Wisconsin. Fun Fact: Wausau ranks among the top five safest small-sized cities in the nation.

Marshfield Clinic Health System physicians and staff are motivated by our mission to enrich lives. We serve more than 350,000 unique patients each year through accessible, high-quality healthcare, research, and education. With more than 1,600 providers in 170 medical specialties and subspecialties as well as over 13,000 employees in 65 clinical locations in 45 communities serving Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Marshfield Clinic Health System is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care.

The Marshfield Promise

Motivated by our mission to enrich lives, we use common values to ensure those we serve feel supported in their healthcare journey and staff and providers are actively engaged with one another. Together through our actions, we promise to deliver compassionate, safe, and expert care to everyone.

The Marshfield Promise is centered around 5 core values: Patient-Centered, Trust, Teamwork, Excellence, and Affordability.