What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Hospitalist position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position working 8 or 10-hour shifts, beginning at 7:00 AM with a weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital and East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI.
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 - Hospitalist to:
- Work with 15 other advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs).
- Independently care for hospitalized patients at University Hospital and/or East Madison Hospital.
- Work with patients with acute and chronic disease.
- Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, prevention, and care coordination including multidisciplinary care rounds, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Perform consultative services.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
- 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.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
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, Adult/Gerontology Primary Care, Adult Acute Care, or Family.
If Physician Assistant*:
- Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
- Active PA board certification
All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have*: Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
