Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - General Orthopedics

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation in Beaver Dam, WI seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive musculoskeletal care within a team-based, patient-centered model. The role supports general orthopedics and specialized services including hand/upper extremity, joint revision, and foot/ankle surgery, with casting, X-ray, and OR assistance.

Responsibilities include IP rounding and clinic follow-ups, in a 1.0 FTE, weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• NP: Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program.
• PA: Bachelor’s or Master’s in an accredited PA program.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care through a team-based, patient-centered approach.
• Support general orthopedics and specialized services in hand and upper extremity care, joint revision, and foot and ankle surgery.
• Assist with casting and X-ray.
• Assist in the OR, IP rounding, and clinic follow-ups.

Skills

Musculoskeletal care

Team-based care

Casting & X-ray support

OR assistance

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing

Bachelor's or Master's in PA program

Job description

Work Schedule:

1.0 FTE. Monday through Friday, with 10 call days a month. You will work in Beaver Dam, WI.

Be part of something remarkable.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

• Provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care through a team-based, patient-centered approach
• Support general orthopedics and specialized serviced in hand and upper extremity care, joint revision, and foot and ankle surgery
• Assist with casting and x-ray
• Assist in the OR, along with IP rounding and clinic follow ups.

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 -

If Nurse Practitioner:

• Active RN and APRN license in State of Wisconsin AND
• Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice. These may include the following: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care; Primary Care or other certifications with relevant previous inpatient experience.

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

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

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 Beaver Dam -

UW Health is now in Beaver Dam. Our presence includes a hospital, post-acute and long-term care. These community-focused healthcare facilities are dedicated to delivering remarkable care to patients and families throughout Dodge County. As part of UW Health, team members have the opportunity to make a local impact while benefiting from the resources, collaboration, and expertise of a nationally recognized health system.

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