Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Outpatient Rheumatology

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its outpatient rheumatology teams in Madison, with 100% day shift, Monday–Friday (8a–5p) at Junction Road and Eastpark Medical Centers.

The role includes new patient and follow-up visits for adults, coordination of care, and procedures such as injections. Requires NP or PA education and Wisconsin licensure, within a supportive, benefit-rich environment.

Qualifications

• Provides new patient visits and follow-ups in outpatient rheumatology.
• Works within a multidisciplinary rheumatology team.
• Performs routine procedures including injections as per scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide new patient and follow-up visits for adult rheumatology patients.
• Coordinate care and manage procedures independently per practice agreements.
• Collaborate with rheumatology physicians and other advanced practice providers.

Skills

Outpatient care

Team collaboration

Clinical procedures

Education

NP: Master’s/Doctorate in Nursing

PA: Bachelor’s/Master’s in PA

Job description

Work Schedule:

100%, day shift working Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p. You will work at Junction Road Medical Center and Eastpark Medical Center.

Be part of something remarkable

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our outpatient care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients. UW Health specialists in rheumatology provide a multidisciplinary team approach to managing rheumatic and immunological diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

• Provide new patient visits, follow-up visits, and coordinate care for adult rheumatology patients in an outpatient setting.
• Perform routine clinical procedures independently as outlined in practice agreements/scope of practice including, but not limited to, the following: intraarticular or intrabursal injections.
• Work collaboratively within a team of rheumatology physicians and other advanced practice providers.

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.
• Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

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. Adult; Adult/Gerontology Acute Care; Adult/Gerontology Primary Care; Emergency; Family; Gerontology; Neonatal; Pediatric Acute Care; Pediatric Primary Care; Psychiatric-Mental Health; or Women's Health upon hire required.
• 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.

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.

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.