Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - Pediatric Pain

Position Description :

The Department of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant t o join our inpatient and outpatient pediatric pain management service team. We are comprised of a group of dedicated, nationally, and internationally renowned faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.

Position Highlights :

Highly competitive compensation based on rank and experience

Clinical work in both inpatient and outpatient settings

Supportive onboarding

No call and occasional weekends

Work in an interdisciplinary team with physicians, psychologist and other care team members

Clinical activities include inpatient acute pain consult services, interdisciplinary intake evaluations, outpatient therapy with a primary focus on cognitive behavioral and family systems approaches, biofeedback, collaboration with schools, group therapy, collaboration with health care providers, and care coordination.

Chronic pain and headache clinics : treat youth with a wide range of pain problems including headaches, abdominal pain, post-concussive syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, myofascial pain, autonomic disorders, and generalized pain associated disability.

Benefits :

Opportunities for professional development, teaching, and research.

Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Generous 403(b) matching and CME allowance

Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

About Children’s Wisconsin :

Children’s Wisconsin is a 306 bed, tertiary care center that has 10 ranked Children’s Specialties in the most recent national U.S. News rankings. Our freestanding hospital is dedicated solely to the care of children. Children’s Wisconsin is part of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center Campus, along with the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital. It is a major teaching affiliate of the Medical College and is affiliated with several schools of nursing. Children’s Wisconsin is one of the busiest pediatric hospitals in the country. It is a Level I Trauma Center and houses 13 inpatient units including a 72-bed pediatric intensive care unit, a 69-bed Level IV neonatal intensive care unit and an eight-bed Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring unit.

The Jane B. Pettit Pain & Headache Center at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is a nationally recognized pain program specializing in the evaluation and treatment of youth with chronic pain conditions and headaches.

Milwaukee Community :

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

Preferred Schedule :

Position Requirements :

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Licensed, or eligible to be licensed as appropriate in the state of Wisconsin.

Certification as Advanced Practice Nurse and a Wisconsin Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber License or Certification by NCCPA

AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA

Experience with pediatric patients and be comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.