NP / PA

OakLeaf Clinics - Chippewa Falls

OakLeaf Clinics - Chippewa is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our expanding primary care team. The position is 0.8FTE with 65 direct patient access hours.

OakLeaf Clinics is dedicated to providing our patients with compassion, trust, and a lifetime of individualized care. Our healthcare team consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical assistants working in concert with laboratory/imaging services to offer individualized care to the Chippewa Valley.

Position description

As part of our professional team, you will collaborate with our team of physicians, APPs, and other clinical staff to provide exceptional care to our patients. You will assess, diagnose, and evaluate treatment plans for patients, and perform various additional patient care actions as needed, based on the diagnosis. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, you'll provide preventive care, including routine check-ups, health-risk assessments, immunizations, and screening tests, as well as limited hospital consultation and phone call triage, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Stay up-to-date with the latest evidence-based medicine, including knowledge of medical procedures and guidelines concerning assessment, treatment, and recovery
• Participate in all aspects of care, including office visits, admissions, discharge, daily rounds, and patient education
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare disciplines, utilizing a team approach
• Perform such other responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the physician and within NP scope of practice
• Problem solve and multi-task while continually providing compassionate patient care

Qualifications

• Current nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in the State of Wisconsin
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment is required to perform your work
• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology
• A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent patient counseling skills
• Knowledge of disease prevention
• Commitment to evidence-based, holistic, and patient-centered care

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clinical setting and a limited amount of hospital rounding.

Physical demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Major activities of this job include frequent walking, standing, and light physical effort performed on a level surface. The medical office involves carrying, lifting, kneeling, bending, reaching, and squatting. Use a computer and telephone and employ writing and organizational skills. Manual dexterity, mobility, and good vision, including near acuity, depth perception, and accommodation, are necessary for technical work.

Salary: Commensurate with experience
Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: None
Location: 855 Lakeland Dr • Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:

Carissa Eppens, Human Resources Administrative Assistant

OakLeaf Clinics
719 W Hamilton Ave, Suite B, Eau Claire, WI 54701

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