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Physician- Geriatrics/Skilled Nursing Facility Program

Monroe, WI

This flexible, full-time (1.0 FTE) Geriatrics/Skilled Nursing Facility Program physician opportunity located in the Monroe area offers an opportunity to collaborate with a GNP at various nursing homes in the southwestern WI and Northern IL market. Qualified candidates will be Family Medicine or Internal Medicine trained w/ a preference for post -acute & long-term care experience.

The Opportunity:

• Flexible schedule with no after-hours call requirement
• Work directly with a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner at local nursing homes
• Competitive salary & Generous benefits package
• Advanced Practitioner support/collaboration
• Mileage reimbursement provided

Monroe Clinic Overview

Monroe Clinic became a member of SSM Health in 2018. Monroe Clinic is known as a leader in community healthcare with a strong mission focus, advanced technologies, and state-of-of-the-art LEED certified facility. Monroe Clinic is consistently recognized for clinical excellence in regard to high quality evidenced based care leading to their 5 start CMS rating, Guardian of Excellence Award, and eight consecutive “A” grades from leapfrog on patient safety.

The Monroe Community

Known for being the “Cheese Capital of the US”, Monroe is situated among the rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin. Our historic downtown square and arts center offers plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Scenic trails ensure access to natural beauty and a healthy lifestyle year-round. There is a strong sense of community and volunteerism in Monroe; people work together to better the lives of their friends, family, and the community.

Monroe also offers easy access to large metropolitan areas with Madison just an hour drive, while Milwaukee and Chicago are within two hours.

For more information contact:

Cati teDuits– Physician and Provider Talent

Phone 608-235-1459

Cati.teduits@ssmhealth.com | www.joinssmhealth.com

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

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for coordinating time off with GNP for nursing home coverage
• Responsible for the standard of practice for patient population.
• Responsibility for maintaining a nursing home practice and all clinical decision making within the nursing facilities during times of service.
• Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include: (1) Purchasing and capital allocations; (2) Managed care plan participation; (3) Budget and practice expenses; (4) Medicare/Medicaid participation; (5) Billing and collection of professional fees; (6) Personnel management and related policies; (7) Risk management and quality assurance; and (8) Coding compliance.
• Responsible for after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments.
• Participates in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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