Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Home Based Primary Care

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

30d

About The Position

Work Schedule: 80% FTE, 8 hour days, 4 days a week, core hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. 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 in an innovative Home-Based Primary Care program working with older adults that are homebound. Collaborate with a focused interdisciplinary team to care for patients. Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients/families with acute, chronic and/ or potential health problems in the patient’s home. Provide appropriate direction to program and clinic staff regarding patient care issues. At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• If Nurse Practitioner: Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND valid WI Drivers license and reliable vehicle
• Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice. These may include the following: Adult;; Adult/Gerontology Primary Care; Family; Gerontology;
• If Physician Assistant: Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND 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
• Active license or eligibility to obtain active licensure in state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice.

Responsibilities

• Work in an innovative Home-Based Primary Care program working with older adults that are homebound.
• Collaborate with a focused interdisciplinary team to care for patients.
• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients/families with acute, chronic and/ or potential health problems in the patient’s home.
• Provide appropriate direction to program and clinic staff regarding patient care issues.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level