Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency/Urgent Care

Vernon Health • Viroqua, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Vernon Memorial Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its Emergency Department team in Viroqua, Wisconsin. This part-time position provides high-quality patient care primarily in the Urgent Care setting for a rural community. The role is suited to an experienced advanced practice provider who wants to contribute to emergency operations and develop competency through collaboration with board-certified emergency physicians in caring for emergency department patients.

The Emergency Department is a renovated 11-bed emergency room and urgent care with private patient rooms and a Level IV trauma designation. It handles more than 10,000 visits annually, with approximately 25% resulting in admission or transfer. The department has point-of-care ultrasound, 24/7 respiratory therapy, laboratory and CT services, and uses the Epic electronic medical record system.

Vernon Memorial Healthcare is an independent, non-profit organization serving the Viroqua area since 1951. It includes a critical access hospital and four rural health clinics. The organization describes its work environment as supportive and mission-driven, with a culture of teamwork, kindness, and collaboration. The position offers 12-hour shifts from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and competitive hourly compensation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current PA-C or NP certification and Wisconsin licensure, or ability to obtain Wisconsin licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications are required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and commitment to patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in emergency or critical care settings is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive urgent and emergency care to patients of all ages in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Perform assessments, diagnostics, and treatment plans for a variety of acute and chronic conditions.
• Assist with emergency care services as needed in a critical access setting.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatments, and preventive care, primarily in an urgent care setting.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance outcomes in the emergency and urgent care departments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement package with employer match.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Relocation bonus.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• 12-hour shifts from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., described as supporting work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time