Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Inpatient and Outpatient Neurosurgery

About the role

Join a highly innovative neurosurgical care model focused on patients with congenital conditions transitioning from pediatrics to adulthood. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to lead and coordinate care across the continuum, emphasizing continuity and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care across the continuum, emphasizing continuity and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Host independent clinics to address ambulatory care needs.
• Independently round on patients when hospitalized.

Requirements

• If Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program. Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND Active board certification as a NP in Acute Care only (Adult or Adult/Gerontology will be considered only if previous ICU experience).
• If Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited PA Program. Active PA license in State of Wisconsin AND Active PA board certification.

Qualifications

• All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have: Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.

Skills

As a foundational member of this care model, you will assist in establishing best practices and shaping clinical workflows that will ultimately serve as a model for similar programs across the country.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• 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.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

60% FTE, Monday through Friday, day hours. Hours may vary based on operational needs.

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 Acute Care only (Adult or Adult/Gerontology will be considered only if previous ICU experience).
• If Physician Assistant: Active PA license in State of Wisconsin AND Active PA board certification.

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