What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient Geriatrics Primary Care position at University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation?
Work Schedule : 100% FTE, 5 days / week : Monday - Friday. Be part of something remarkable As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our inpatient and ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to :
- Provide comprehensive primary care and annual wellness visits to both well and ill geriatric patients in an outpatient setting
- Focus on areas of primary care, delirium, dementia, capacity evaluations, complex social and caregiver situations, mood disorders, and polypharmacy.
- Perform geriatric care routine visits according to Medicare requirements and acute visits.
- Provide care coordination, collaboration and communication with : PCP, patient, families and nursing home staff and other health care professionals. Education : 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 : Minimum - State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure If Nurse Practitioner
- Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
- Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice.
These may include the following : Adult / Gerontology Acute Care; Adult / Gerontology Primary Care; or Gerontology. If Physician Assistant
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Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
EOE, including disability / veterans. UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment.
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