Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Pediatric Pulmonary (Outpatient - Northeast WI

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care within the ambulatory/outpatient clinic setting at Children's Wisconsin in Appleton, WI. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team contributing to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.

About the Role

• Work with a pulmonary team to provide high-quality care in the outpatient ambulatory setting for patients with pulmonary needs, including asthma, recurrent cough, and chronic lung disease.
• See and care for patients on an independent clinic schedule with the ability to quickly and easily collaborate with pulmonary physicians as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans specific to pulmonary conditions.
• Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.
• Educates patients on disease and treatment plans specific to pulmonary conditions.
• Performs procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
• Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
• Collaborates and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities, and preventive behavior.
• Attends required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission.
• Acquires information on the most current developments and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.

Schedule

• Full-time (1.0 FTE), salaried (exempt) position.
• Expectations for coverage during core clinic business hours.
• Typical schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Scheduling flexibility required to provide an appropriate level of patient care coverage.
• May require evening or weekend hours in the future based on business needs.

Department Highlights

Our Pulmonary Medicine Program provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care through pulmonary and sleep physicians, advanced practice providers, nutritionists, and social workers, while advancing education and research in pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine. Our board-certified or board-eligible physicians care for more than 8,000 outpatients and 2,500 inpatients each year at Children’s Wisconsin.

• The program includes Wisconsin’s only pediatric sleep center accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine—one of only 25 accredited centers in the country dedicated solely to children.
• A nationally accredited cystic fibrosis center with a strong emphasis on cystic fibrosis care and research.
• In partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin, our faculty conduct research to develop and advance new treatments, including playing an important role in identifying EVALI (E-cigarette or Vaping product use Associated Lung Injury).
• Active in community advocacy and state and national efforts to reduce youth vaping.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Previous APP pediatric pulmonary experience preferred.
• Open to experienced APPs; new graduates may be considered with relevant clinical training.

Minimum Education

• Advanced Practice Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
• Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced Practice Nurse/Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner:
  • Wisconsin RN License
  • Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
• Physician Assistant:
  • Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
  • Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
• Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Robust benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, and generous paid time off.

About the Organization

Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services, and health insurance plans.

In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care, including a pediatric hospital with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU, and Infusion Center at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, WI in 2023.

Children’s Wisconsin and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) – are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state. In 2021-2022, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology.

Community Overview

The Northeast Wisconsin region features Fortune 500 companies, growing communities, excellent colleges, award-winning healthcare, performing arts, live music, professional sports (NFL), and abundant recreational opportunities. It includes the Fox Cities, the greater Green Bay area, and Door County.

• The Fox Cities, 19 communities along the Fox River in East Central Wisconsin, offer a balance of metropolitan lifestyle with easy access to outdoor activities and major cities.
• Appleton has been named a best place to raise kids, while Oshkosh has been named a best city for working parents.
• Green Bay, situated on the banks of the Bay and Fox River, was named the Best Place to Live in the country by U.S. News & World Report and is home to the Green Bay Packers professional football team.
• Door County, located on a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, is known for its picturesque coastal towns, specialty shops, fish boils, cherry and apple orchards, and scenic beauty.