What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine position at Vernon Health?
Join an independent, non-profit, and award-winning critical access hospital and make an immediate impact in the charming rural communities of the beautiful Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin!
Vernon Health in Viroqua, WI is looking for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join its collaborative Family Medicine team. This full-time position involves providing high-quality patient care to our dynamic rural communities while working a schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts Monday-Friday and a weekend rotation. This schedule will include a consistent rotation through a local nursing home.
This role is perfect for an experienced or recently graduated APP looking to make an immediate difference in a primary care setting while gaining competency through collaboration with our forward-thinking family practice physician team.
Key Responsibilities
Our Community
Viroqua is located in the heart of Driftless Wisconsin, defined by the Mississippi River to the west and rolling landscapes of the Kickapoo Valley. An abundance of outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant and artsy culture, and eclectic eateries and performance venues make this region a hidden gem of the Midwest. Viroqua and its surrounding communities have excellent public and private schools, low cost of living, and thriving economies, making this a great place to work, live, and play!
If you are passionate about rural healthcare and want to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit and progressive community, we'd love to hear from you!
Vernon Health in Viroqua, WI is looking for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join its collaborative Family Medicine team. This full-time position involves providing high-quality patient care to our dynamic rural communities while working a schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts Monday-Friday and a weekend rotation. This schedule will include a consistent rotation through a local nursing home.
This role is perfect for an experienced or recently graduated APP looking to make an immediate difference in a primary care setting while gaining competency through collaboration with our forward-thinking family practice physician team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across all age groups in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Perform assessments, physical exams, diagnostics, and treatment plans for a variety of acute and chronic conditions.
- Educate patients and their families about medical conditions, treatments, and preventive care, primarily in a modern and progressive clinic setting.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and quality of care.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current certification as a PA-C or NP and licensure to practice in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain.)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required, PALS and ATLS certifications preferred.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with a commitment to patient-centered care.
- Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, short-term and long-term disability insurances, 401(k) retirement package with employer match
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Relocation and sign-on bonuses
- Competitive compensation in a community with affordable cost of living
- 10-hour shifts for work/life balance
- Opportunity to work in a supportive and mission-driven environment!
Our Community
Viroqua is located in the heart of Driftless Wisconsin, defined by the Mississippi River to the west and rolling landscapes of the Kickapoo Valley. An abundance of outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant and artsy culture, and eclectic eateries and performance venues make this region a hidden gem of the Midwest. Viroqua and its surrounding communities have excellent public and private schools, low cost of living, and thriving economies, making this a great place to work, live, and play!
If you are passionate about rural healthcare and want to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit and progressive community, we'd love to hear from you!