Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA) - Palliative Care
Gundersen Health System · La Crosse, WI · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking an Advance Practice Clinician to join its outpatient palliative medicine practice. The clinician will serve patients in La Crosse and outreach sites throughout the region, working in close collaboration with other specialties.
Highlights
- Three closely linked services: an upstream outpatient palliative care clinic, a 24/7 inpatient service, and a hospital‑owned hospice.
- Provides symptom‑control expertise, support for goals‑of‑care discussions, and advance care planning for patients with serious illness.
- Outpatient clinic operates Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
- Supported by a robust multidisciplinary team including spiritual care, social services, care coordinators, nursing staff, and more.
Service Area
- Western Wisconsin
- Southeastern Minnesota
- Northeastern Iowa
Location & Community
La Crosse, Wisconsin is a historic, vibrant city nestled between bluffs and the Mississippi River. It offers outstanding outdoor recreation, excellent schools (including three universities), affordable housing in safe neighborhoods, a wide variety of live entertainment, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Requirements
- Completed an accredited advanced practice program.
- Eligibility to obtain a license to practice in the multi‑state region with no restrictions or limitations.
- Work under the direct supervision of a physician.
- May be required to provide outreach services as part of the role.
- Teaching students, residents, fellows, or clinical staff is an expectation.
Schedule
Outpatient clinic operates Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
Recruiter Contact
Primary Recruiter: Brent Wood
Email: bawood@emplifyhealth.org