Working title:

Physician Assistant - Fox Valley UW-Madison Family Medicine

Official title:

SR CL PHYSICIAN ASST(R54BN) or CLIN PHYSICIAN ASST(R54DN) or ASSOC CLIN PHYS ASST(R54FN)

Degree and area of specialization:

BS - Physician Assistant

License/certification:

Certified or eligible for certification by NCPPA

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

- Prefix assignment determined by years of relevant work experience.
- 3 to 5 years experience as a Physician Assistant is required .
- Person to provide outreach, preventative health care and medical care to patients in the Fox Valley area.
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Hmong would be beneficial.

Principal duties:

The Clinical Physician Assistant collaborates with physicians, counselors, and other health care clinicians in the care of patients as a colleague with expertise in ambulatory care, participates in the instructional programs of the Department of Family Medicine, and contributes to outreach, research and scholarly activities appropriate to the mission of the Department of Family Medicine.

Utilizing a physician assistant/medical model, the Clinical Physician Assistant will deliver patient care for a full range of patient problems at the clinic. The clinical practice will include assessment of the condition and need of the patient, patient education, counseling, anticipatory guidance and direct patient care. The physician assistant will provide primary medical services emphasizing the diagnosis and management of acute and urgent diseases following established standards and practices as well as health promotion and disease prevention.

90% Primary Medical Services.

1. Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
2. Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
3. Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
4. Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Follow up on all tests ordered.
5. Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
6. Consult on a regular basis and on an as needed basis with the physician staff per supervision agreement following
accepted protocols.
7. All encounters with patients will be reviewed and countersigned by physician staff.
8. When the diagnosis and/or management of an acute or chronic disease requires a higher level of decision making,
i.e., moderate or high complexity, after discussion with the physician staff, a decision should be made to
the appropriateness of referral/evaluation/follow-up by a resident or faculty physician.
9. Participate in patient care conferences and the formulation of individual care plan.
10. Prescribe medication as appropriate per approved formularies.
11. Administer medications and injections according to physician and/or regulatory guidelines.
12. Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions.
13. Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
14. Participate in the development and implementation of medical policies, procedures and medical standards of care.
15. Participate in the design, implementation, and review of clinical outcomes.

5% Administrative Responsibilities.

1. Participate in quality improvement committees and activities per clinic requirements.
2. Serve on clinic and residency program committees.
3. Provide leadership and/or expertise to community organizations.

5% Educational Responsibilities.

1. Participate in the education of Family Medicine resident physicians or other health care students by:
a) informal teaching through demonstration and through shared responsibility for patient care;
b) formal teaching in rounds, seminars, consultation groups, and other teaching sessions and involvement in
curriculum planning and development;
c) modeling of the Physician Assistant role in patient care;
d) collaborative planning, provision and evaluation of student learning experiences, including evaluation of
Family Medicine residents in training;
e) clinical and/or didactic education.


NOTE: Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Hmong would be beneficial.

Additional Information:

- Employment contingent upon results of Criminal/Caregiver Background check.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: JULY 02, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #57940 to