Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant - Ophthalmology

Description

Work Schedule:
100% FTE Monday through Friday. No nights weekend or call. Hours may vary based on operational need.

Be part of something remarkable

As an Advanced Practice Provider youll 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:

• First Assist to 4 surgeons for pediatric and adult strabismus procedures
• Provide perioperative patient care and surgical support surgery order entry
• Evaluate and manage patients with oculoplastic conditions in an outpatient setting
• Conduct ptosis evaluations and treatment planning
• Provide postoperative follow-up care and ongoing patient management
• Collaborate closely with ophthalmologists and multidisciplinary staff
• Perform preoperative evaluations and surgical optimization for ophthalmology patients
• Provide patient education and perioperative counseling
• Work alongside a team of three experienced APP colleagues in a dedicated preoperative clinic model

Education:
If Nurse Practitioner: Masters or Doctorates degree from accredited Nursing Program.
If Physician Assistant: Bachelors or Masters 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 Acute Care Care Adult/Gerontology Primary Care and RN First Assist
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

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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC