What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Virtual Primary Care position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. No holidays or call.
Be part of something remarkable
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.
Be part of something remarkable. UW Health is pioneering a new model of primary care access and clinician support. In this 100% virtual position, you will work at the top of your license to provide both scheduled visits and dedicated, asynchronous In-Basket cross-coverage for PCPs who are out. The ideal candidate is proficient in navigating electronic health records, has strong independent clinical judgment with the ability to safely triage and manage unfamiliar patients in a virtual setting, and is adaptable and capable of pivoting between scheduled video visits and dedicated time for asynchronous chart review.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant to:
- Manage patient health needs as part of an interdisciplinary team through virtual primary care
- Provide valuable clinical care by assessing, diagnosing, creating treatment and management plans appropriate for age, patient acuity and clinical condition via virtual health modalities.
- Be an integral part of in basket work, workflows and coverage for team members who are out
At UW Health, you will have:
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
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:
If Nurse Practitioner: Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND Active board certification as a NP in the following: Adult; Adult/Gerontology Primary Care; Family.
If Physician Assistant: Active PA license in State of Wisconsin 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. CPR certification and advanced life support certifications if relevant to practice area (ACLS, PALS, NRP).
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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.