Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Outpatient Pediatric Gastroenterology

UW Health; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible schedules

Wellness programs

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our ambulatory GI care team. The role focuses on evaluation and treatment of GI disorders in an outpatient setting, with comprehensive health histories and physical assessments for both new and follow-up patients.

Responsibilities include feeding tube management and gastrostomy tube changes, along with opportunities for leadership and professional development.

Qualifications

• Provide evaluation and treatment for GI disorders in outpatient setting.
• Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessment for new and follow up patients with diagnoses such as constipation, reflux, and failure to thrive.
• Manage feeding tubes and perform gastrostomy tube changes.
• Collaborate with specialty practice with leadership, education, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat diverse GI disorders in outpatient settings.
• Perform H&P and follow-up assessments for GI patients.
• Manage feeding tube care and gastrostomy tube changes.
• Collaborate with specialty teams and pursue educational opportunities.

Education

Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited Nursing Program

Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited PA Program

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Monday - Friday, eight hour days between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. No weekends, holidays or call.

Be part of something remarkable

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

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

• Provide evaluation and treatment for a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders in an outpatient setting.
• Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessment for new and follow up patients with diagnoses such as constipation, reflux, and failure to thrive.
• Manage feeding tubes and perform gastrostomy tube changes
• Work with collaborative specialty practice, with opportunity for leadership, education, and professional development

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

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: Family, Pediatric Acute Care, or Pediatric Primary Care.

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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