Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant – Pediatric Psychiatry

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Pediatric Psychiatry

Madison, WI, United States (Hybrid)

Work Schedule:
Monday
- Friday, day hours. No weekends or on-call coverage. Occasional coverage for consults at American Family Children’s Hospital.

Be part of something remarkable

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

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

• Conduct psychiatric assessments of pediatric patients with acute and chronic mental illness in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Assess the patient’s psychosocial, cognitive, developmental and medical status and identify functional assets and limitations of both the patient and family system.
• See patients and family members as needed for new and follow-up psychiatric care including medications and psychotherapy.
• Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.
• Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited PA Program

Licenses and

Certifications:


Minimum –

If Nurse Practitioner:

• Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND
• Active board certification as a NP in Psychiatric-Mental Health.
• 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.

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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 90 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.

• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc.
• Locations 1102 S Park St, Madison, WI, 53715, US 5249 E Terrace Dr, Madison, WI, 53718, US (Hybrid)
• Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)
• Job Function Advance Practice Provider NP-PA-Midwife