Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient Pediatric Gastroenterology
About The Position
As an Advanced Practice Provider, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is an integral member of an ambulatory care team, providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients in outpatient pediatric gastroenterology. The role evaluates and treats a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders and performs comprehensive health histories and physical assessments for new and follow-up patients, including those with constipation, reflux, and failure to thrive. Responsibilities also include managing feeding tubes and performing gastrostomy tube changes. The position is part of a collaborative specialty practice, with opportunities for leadership, education, and professional development. The schedule is 100% FTE, Monday through Friday, with eight-hour days scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. There are no weekends, holidays, or call requirements.
Requirements
- For Nurse Practitioners: Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited nursing program.
- For Physician Assistants: Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited PA program.
- Minimum: State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in the state(s) of practice.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Active board certification as an NP in the area of clinical practice; examples include Family, Pediatric Acute Care, or Pediatric Primary Care.
- For Physician Assistants: Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in the state(s) of practice.
- For Physician Assistants: Active PA board certification.
- All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have an active DEA license or be able to apply for one before or upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders in an outpatient setting.
- Conduct comprehensive health histories and physical assessments for new and follow-up patients, including patients with constipation, reflux, and failure to thrive.
- Manage feeding tubes and perform gastrostomy tube changes.
- Work as part of a collaborative specialty practice.
- Participate in opportunities for leadership, education, and professional development.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule options that support work-life balance
- Access to Wellness Options at Work for employee and family well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
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Job Type
Full-time
