Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant – Outpatient Emergency General Surgery

Position: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient Emergency General Surgery

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Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Monday
- Friday between the hours of 8:00 am
-5:00 pm

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role on our ambulatory care team by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to:

• Provide comprehensive pre and post operative care to emergency general surgery patients with varying acuity and diagnoses in an outpatient setting.
• Perform history and physical, post-operative visits, wound management, and develop, manage and modify treatment plans for patients undergoing or who have had emergency general surgery.
• Perform procedures such as: suture and drain removal, seroma aspiration, sharp debridement, and wound care.

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:
  Adult;
  Adult/Gerontology Primary Care;
  Emergency;
  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

• 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.

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UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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.

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