Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Home Based Primary Care

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.

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 - 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.

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