Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - IP and OP Neurosurgery

Work Schedule:
60% FTE, Monday through Friday, day hours. Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Be part of something remarkable.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:

• Join a highly innovative neurosurgical care model focused on patients with congenital conditions transitioning from pediatrics to adulthood.
• Lead and coordinate care across the continuum, emphasizing continuity and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Host independent clinics to address ambulatory care needs.
• Independently round on patients when hospitalized.

This position offers extensive training alongside nationally recognized pediatric and adult neurosurgeons to foster deep expertise in congenital neurosurgical conditions across the lifespan. As a foundational member of this care model, you will assist in establishing best practices and shaping clinical workflows that will ultimately serve as a model for similar programs across the country.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

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 APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND
• Active board certification as a NP in Acute Care only (Adult or Adult/Gerontology will be considered only if previous ICU experience).

If Physician Assistant:

• Active PA license in State of Wisconsin 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

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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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