Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - Float Ortho Surgery (Hiring Immediately)

Position Description :

The Medical College of Wisconsins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary or specialty medical care within defined scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician and in accordance with MCW / FMLH / CHW policies and procedures. This is located at FMLH, FMFH, FWBH, MF ASC, Community Physician Clinics.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for the patients of the blended services as a member of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

The APP will be adept at covering a variety of Orthopaedic subspecialties in the OR setting, Outpatient, Inpatient, and Urgent care.

In this role you will be responsible for the following :

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring Orthopaedic intervention in blended environment as a member of the Orthopaedic Surgery department.
• Writes accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and / or admission and transfer orders.
• Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
• Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the Orthopaedic division services.
• Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care.
• Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Join Commission.
• Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.
• Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and / or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.

Learn more about : MCW APPs

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Formal applications are preferred but nominations and communication of interest, including current Resume / CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to : Emily Roth, APP Recruiter, emroth@mcw.edu

Learn more : All Available APP Opportunities

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the states only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a Pharmacy School. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. The core of everything we do at the MCW is academic medicine, which brings together scientists, clinicians, students, and community members to solve challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world. Every study we conduct, and every patient we see, leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Childrens Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe, and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Childrens Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood CResearch Institute, and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research, and community service.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee , the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigans 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. Milwaukees 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, Milwaukees 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 :

Monday- Friday 7-4 : 30 with occasional voluntary weekends

Position Requirements :

Preferred Experience : Previous Orthopaedic experience preferred

Minimum Education :

Advanced Practice Nurse : Masters Degree or higher in Nursing

Physician Assistant : Bachelors Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies

Minimum Requirements :

Advanced Practice Nurse

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

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