What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Inpatient and Outpatient Genetics position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
100% FTE Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Will include clinic and call responsibilities during these hours.
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As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our inpatient and ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.
General genetics and metabolic genetics specialists at UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin, help individuals and their families to understand and cope with genetic conditions, birth defects and other disorders. Our services include diagnosis, counseling, care coordination and referral.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant:
- Provide diagnostic evaluations and management recommendations for pediatric and adult patients with or at risk for genetic and metabolic disorders in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Care for complex pediatric and adult patients with known genetic diagnoses such as chromosomal abnormalities, and malformation syndromes.
- Perform inpatient initial consults and outpatient clinic visits.
- Coordinate care for patients with complex needs including providing support, problem solving and referrals to other health care providers and community services.
- Work in collaboration with a team of professionals including physicians, genetic counselors, registered dieticians, social workers, and nurses.
Education:
If Nurse Practitioner: Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited Nursing Program.
If Physician Assistant: Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited PA Program.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum - State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure
If Nurse Practitioner*:
- Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
- Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice. These may include the following: Family, Pediatric Primary Care, or Pediatric Acute Care.
If Physician Assistant*:
- Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
- Active PA board certification
All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have*: Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire
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UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
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