AP-PA-Sleep Medicine-SSM-Dean Medical Group-Madison, WI

Company: SSM Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health Sleep Center

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

AP-NP/PA-Sleep Medicine-SSM-Dean Medical Group-Madison, WI

SSM Health Dean Medical Group, a 500+ physician multi-specialty group, is seeking a full-time Advanced Practitioner (PA) to join our sleep medicine team at the SSM Health Sleep Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The preferred candidate will have prior experience in Sleep Medicine.

The Opportunity

You will be part of an experienced team of 5 sleep medicine physicians and 5 sleep medicine advanced practitioners
Full-time position provides outreach clinic services 1-2 days per week
No hospital rounding or call associated with this position
Built in referral base through SSM Health Dean Medical Group, one of the largest multi-specialty, integrated health delivery systems
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

SSM Health Sleep Center

8-bed (expandable to 10) free-standing, hospital affiliated Sleep Center offers patients private suites and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
Sleep Center is AASM accredited and has been since 1996

The Hospital(s)

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital is a 440-bed tertiary care and referral center
Providing care and serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912
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

Includes regional hospitals of St. Clare-Baraboo, St. Mary's-Janesville, affiliated facilities of Stoughton Hospital and Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.

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. In fact, Madison was recently named as the 3rd best place to live in America by Livability The Overture Center in downtown Madison is a beautiful facility that offers a wide variety of entertainment, including the Madison Symphony, Madison Opera, and visiting performances.

For more information contact:

Jody Chellevold

SSM Dean Medical Group, 1808 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713

Phone

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervising Physician(s) and in association with hospital/clinical staff, assists in the delivery of quality medical care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Attends initially to 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, including all screenings and diagnostics, in a manner meaningful to the supervising physician.
Performs, or assists in performing, routine diagnostic studies as appropriate for the specific practice setting.
Performs routine therapeutic procedures, including, but not limited to; injections immunizations; suturing and care of wounds; application and removal of splints or cast; and oral medications.
Instructs and counsels patients on physical and mental health, including diet, disease, normal growth and development.
Depending upon specialty of practice, 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 co-signature as required.
Reflecting specialty of practice, abides by the bylaws, advanced practice provider guidelines, and other hospital regulations concerning clinical privileges, rules of conduct, parking regulations, and no solicitation. Does not participate in any activity that is not approved by hospital credentialing. Adheres to policies on "physician extenders" and "supervision of advanced practice providers in the hospital setting."
Assists in the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and the therapy plans.
Performs independently evaluative and treatment procedures necessary to provide an appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situation.
Facilitates referral of patients to other appropriate community health care facilities, agencies, and resources.
Issues written prescriptions orders for drugs under the supervision of the physician.
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 or Advanced Practice Provider Certificate

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.

Licenses / Certifications:

Physician Assistant (PA) - State of Work Location

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

-SSM/Dean Sleep Dis Sleep Med

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32

SSM Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.

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