Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join inpatient and ambulatory care teams, delivering high-quality, cost-effective care. You will conduct exams, take focused histories, order tests, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications within primary care scope.

Applicants must hold NP or PA credentials with state licensure in Wisconsin, and DEA licensure or eligibility. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration and comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing for NP track; RN licensure and prescriptive authority.
• PA track requires PA credential and prescriptive authority in WI.
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health team.
• Conduct routine physical exams.
• Conduct focused health histories and physicals for acute or chronic problems.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing.
• Establish working diagnosis and develop treatment plan.
• Prescribe medications and monitor responses.
• Treat within full scope of primary care.

Skills

Patient assessment

History taking

Diagnostic testing

Medication management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing

Bachelor's or Master's in PA

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. No holidays or call.

Be part of something remarkable

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

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant to:

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team.
• Conduct routine physical exams.
• Conduct focused health histories and physical exams of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing.
• Establish a working diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.
• Prescribe medications and/or treatment and monitor patient's response.
• Prescribe and treat within the full scope of primary 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: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care, Adult, Adult/Gerontology Primary Care, or 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 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.

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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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