Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) Rheumatology

Gundersen Health System is currently recruiting for an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Rheumatology department in Onalaska, WI. Candidate must have previous experience in rheumatology. The NP or PA performs the functions of examining, assessing, planning, and implementing the health care of assigned patients in collaboration and under the general supervision of a licensed Rheumatologist. The NP or PA secures patient histories, performs physical examinations, orders laboratory tests, develops and implements treatment plans, performs diagnostic and treatment procedures, records findings, and provides patient education and counseling to enhance our effectiveness in providing specialty care; for Rheumatology patients. Gundersen Health System offers: Competitive Salary 10 days of CME plus funds Loan Forgiveness Base Retirement Contribution and 401K matching program for retirement Teaching Hospital with opportunity for protected Research time Additional benefits include: Malpractice, health, dental, life, disability, and vacation Gundersen Health System is: A physician-led, not-for profit healthcare system Located throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota caring for patients in 22 counties A regional referral center with regional hospitals A teaching hospital with 325 beds and a Level II Trauma and Emergency Center The designated Western Academic Campus for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health We offer a competitive salary, loan forgiveness, generous benefits, including CME time and monetary allowance, retirement plan and more. Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. You will find that we live our values every day which is a BREATH of all things good. Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Humility. About La Crosse: La Crosse is a historic, vibrant city nestled between bluffs and the legendary Mississippi River. The region boasts great year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools including three universities, affordable housing in safe neighborhoods. La Crosse is a town of an endless variety of live entertainment and breathtaking beauty, making this a great place to call home. For more information about the La Crosse community visit the website: https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/home We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.