What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Outpatient General Pediatrics position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
80% FTE, Monday through Friday, 4 days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in ambulatory care team by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients and their families.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:
- Participate as a care team member in managing a panel of patients in partnership with our primary care physicians.
- Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health conditions and promote wellness in our outpatient primary care pediatric clinic.
- Provide counseling and education about common pediatric illnesses and promote wellness with patients and families.
Education:
Minimum -
- 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: Pediatric Primary Care or Family Medicine.
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.
- Active license or eligibility to obtain active licensure in state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice.
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UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
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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