What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Joints position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, Monday - Friday in between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00 pm. No weekend or holiday coverage. No call.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:
- Provide comprehensive care to adults in an Orthopedic surgical subspecialty specializing in joint replacements.
- First Assist in the OR.
- Assist with the following procedures: joint injection and aspiration, suture and staple placement or removal, drain placement and removal, wound care and/or debridement, splint or brace (orthopedic appliance) application and removal and fluoroscopic examination.
- Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients/families with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.
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.
Preferred - Master's degree or higher.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum -
If Nurse Practitioner: Active RN, RN First Assist, and APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND active board certification as a NP. These include the following: Adult; Adult/Gerontology Acute Care; Family.
If Physician Assistant: Active PA license in State of Wisconsin 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. CPR certification and advanced life support certifications if relevant to practice area (ACLS, PALS, NRP).
East Madison Hospital - is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.
