What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Inpatient and Outpatient Post Graduat position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
100% FTE position with 80% clinical responsibilities and 20% administrative time reserved for education and quality improvement work. Hours may vary depending on department need generally between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. May occasionally include some weekend or night shifts based on clinical rotation opportunities.
Pay:
- External hires may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign on bonus:
- $10,000 at the completion of the fellowship - this will include a two year employment commitment.
- $10,000 at the time of completion of the two year employment commitment.
- In total, there is a three year employment commitment.
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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:
- Complete an intensive 12 month program for licensed Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to develop their competency in neurosurgery specialty care.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, to provide comprehensive care to patients and families across practice settings.
- Demonstrate a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered within the clinical specialty and practice setting.
- Work with administrative, nursing, physician, and other staff to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote UW Health's educational and research missions.
- Attend additional didactic training within the area of clinical specialty and be responsible for participating in regular professional development content and training.
Application must include:
- Letter of Intent/Personal Statement expressing interest in the Fellowship and Neurosurgery specifically. This should be no longer than 600 words.
- Three letters of recommendation, at least one from the Graduate Program Director (if graduated from NP/PA Program within the past two years) OR current Direct Supervisor if experienced APP.
- Resume or CV.
Important Dates
- Application deadline March 1st
- Interviews to take place mid March
- Final decisions by early April
- Anticipated start date September, dependent on credentialing and privileging
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:
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: Pediatric Primary Care, Pediatric 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.
*Active license or eligibility to obtain active licensure in state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice.
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.
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