Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Inpatient and Outpatient Post Graduate Fellow - Pediatric Neurosurgery

Work Schedule:

100% FTE position with 80% clinical responsibilities and 20% administrative time reserved for education and quality improvement work. Hours may vary depending on department need generally between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. May occasionally include some weekend or night shifts based on clinical rotation opportunities.

Pay:

• External hires may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign on bonus:
  
  
  
  • $10,000 at the completion of the fellowship - this will include a two year employment commitment.
  • $10,000 at the time of completion of the two year employment commitment.
  • In total, there is a three year employment commitment.
  
  

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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:

• Complete an intensive 12 month program for licensed Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to develop their competency in neurosurgery specialty care.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, to provide comprehensive care to patients and families across practice settings.
• Demonstrate a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered within the clinical specialty and practice setting.
• Work with administrative, nursing, physician, and other staff to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote UW Health's educational and research missions.
• Attend additional didactic training within the area of clinical specialty and be responsible for participating in regular professional development content and training.

Application must include:

• Letter of Intent/Personal Statement expressing interest in the Fellowship and Neurosurgery specifically. This should be no longer than 600 words.
• Three letters of recommendation, at least one from the Graduate Program Director (if graduated from NP/PA Program within the past two years) OR current Direct Supervisor if experienced APP.
• Resume or CV.

Important Dates

• Application deadline March 1^st
• Interviews to take place mid March
• Final decisions by early April
• Anticipated start date September, dependent on credentialing and privileging

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 - State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure

If Nurse Practitioner*:

• Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
• Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice. These may include the following: Pediatric Primary Care, Pediatric Acute Care, or Family.

If Physician Assistant*:

• Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
• Active 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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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UW Medical Foundation benefits