Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient Pediatric Gastroenterology
About The Position
As an Advanced Practice Provider on UW Health’s ambulatory care teams, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides high-quality, cost-effective care to pediatric gastroenterology patients in an outpatient setting. The role evaluates and treats a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, including constipation, reflux, and failure to thrive, and manages feeding tubes, including performing gastrostomy tube changes. The position works within a collaborative specialty practice, with opportunities for leadership, education, and professional development. The role 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. UW Health offers a benefits package, flexible schedule options, wellness resources, and tuition benefits to support employee well-being and professional growth.
Requirements
- For Nurse Practitioners: Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited nursing program.
- For Physician Assistants: Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited PA program.
- State of Wisconsin Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 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 in the area of clinical practice; accepted areas may 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.
- Active DEA license or ability to apply for one before or upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide evaluation and treatment for 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 within a collaborative specialty practice, with 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
- Wellness resources supporting employee and family well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
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Job Type
Full-time
