What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Outpatient Psychiatry position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
1.0 FTE Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. No holidays or call. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.
Be part of something remarkable
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our ambulatory care team by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant to:
- Conduct psychiatric assessment of adult patients with acute and chronic mental illness in an outpatient setting. This includes the assessment of the patient's psychosocial, cognitive, developmental and medical status.
- Complete assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients with acute and chronic health needs
- Guide treatment planning which may include referral for individual therapy, group therapy, interventional treatments for depression, IOP, or PHP level of care
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: Psychiatric-Mental Health.
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
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. 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. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
View Full Job Description
UW Medical Foundation benefits
