Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Outpatient Breast Surgery
Work Schedule : 100% FTE, Monday- Friday between the hours of 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm.
No weekends, holidays, or call.
Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Description : 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 / Physician Assistant to :
- Provide comprehensive care to patients with breast disorders, including the spectrum of diseases from benign abnormalities to breast cancer survivorship.
- Provide care and educate patients on high-risk treatment strategies, wellness care, and treatment plans for benign changes.
- See patients with benign breast problems, post-operative complications, follow patients who are high risk for breast cancer, and follow breast cancer survivor patients.
- Collaborate with the team to develop, manage, and modify treatment plans for patients at high risk for breast cancer.
- Treat patients with breast cancer risk factors through multidisciplinary care by Surgical Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Genetic Counselors, and Radiation Oncologists.
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 : Adult; Adult / Gerontology Primary Care; 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. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Our integrity shines through in 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.
Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
EOE, including disability / veterans. 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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