Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery

**Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!**

**Job Title:**

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery

**Cost Center:**

351011109 Beaver Dam-General Surgery

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**

40

**Employee Type:**

Regular

**Work Shift:**

Mon-Fri; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (United States of America)

**Job Description:**

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Surgical Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is a skilled member of the allied health care team who is qualified both academically and clinically to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Surgical Physician Assistant works within a cooperative unit, utilizing team effort with health care providers, co-workers, and the public to provide positive patient interaction.

This role will support mostly the OR with our general surgeon and OB/GYN physician with preop clinic. Call coverage will be 1:3 and also include supporting the orthopedic department.

**JOB QUALIFICATIONS**

**EDUCATION**

_For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation._

**Minimum Required:** Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant Program/Nurse Practitioner.

**Preferred/Optional:** None

**EXPERIENCE**

**Minimum Required:** None

**Preferred/Optional:** One year in specialty.

**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES**

_The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._

**Minimum Required:**

+ Certification from the National Commission on Certifications of Physician Assistants.

+ Must be eligible to obtain or already hold a current State of Wisconsin Physician Assistant licensure.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

+ Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department/location).

+ Affiliated staff privileges at associated hospital may be required (varies by department/location).

**Preferred/Optional:** Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

**Compensation & Benefits**

+ Competitive salary

+ 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week CME

+ CME annual allowance

+ Health, dental, life, disability, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance

+ Relocation support

**Beaver Dam, Wisconsin**

Beaver Dam is a growing city of 16,000 residents. With a 6,000-acre lake, vibrant parks, a wide array of visual and performing arts and numerous festivals, the quality of life is thriving. In addition to high quality public schools, Beaver Dam is home to several additional educational resources which include an international preparatory academy, and a technical college for lifelong learning. Quality employers, a diverse workforce, a great entrepreneurial atmosphere and growing retail marketplace all combine to make it an excellent place to live and work! Beaver Dam is only 30 mins from the outskirts of Madison!

**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 health care, 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.**

**Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.**

**At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here (https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mAboutUs/Documents/30922-000\_Equity-and-Inclusion-Statement%20%282%29.pdf) .**

**Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program** **.**

**Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal** **Opportunity/Affirmative** **Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.**