Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner

Join an independent, non-profit, and award-winning critical access hospital and make an immediate impact in the charming rural communities of the beautiful Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin!

Vernon Memorial Healthcare in Viroqua, WI is looking for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join its collaborative Family Medicine team. This full-time position involves providing high-quality patient care to our dynamic rural communities while working a schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts Monday-Friday.

This role is perfect for an experienced or recently graduated APP looking to make an immediate difference in a primary care setting while gaining competency through collaboration with our forward-thinking family practice physician team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across all age groups in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Perform assessments, physical exams, diagnostics, and treatment plans for a variety of acute and chronic conditions.
• Educate patients and their families about medical conditions, treatments, and preventive care, primarily in a modern and progressive clinic setting.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and quality of care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current certification as a PA-C or NP and licensure to practice in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, PALS and ATLS certifications preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Employment at VMH:

• Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, short-term and long-term disability insurances, 401(k) retirement package with employer match
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses
• Competitive compensation in a community with affordable cost of living
• 10-hour shifts for work/life balance
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and mission-driven environment!

Vernon Memorial Healthcare has been caring for the Viroqua area as an independent, non-profit organization, since 1951. Our Orthopedic and General Surgery Center has been named one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement. VMH includes a critical access hospital with four rural health clinics committed to high quality patient care experiences and fueled by dedication to our mission, vision, and values. Bring your talent and skills to a place where you will feel appreciated, experience rewarding work, and be part of a culture that practices teamwork, kindness, and collaboration.

Our community:

Viroqua is located in the heart of Driftless Wisconsin, defined by the Mississippi River to the west and rolling landscapes of the Kickapoo Valley. An abundance of outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant and artsy culture, and eclectic eateries and performance venues make this region a hidden gem of the Midwest. Viroqua and its surrounding communities have excellent public and private schools, low cost of living, and thriving economies, making this a great place to work, live, and play!

If you are passionate about rural healthcare and want to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit and progressive community, we'd love to hear from you!

Travel Required: Some travel between clinics may be necessary.

Education: Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications: Required ACLS Adv Card Life Sup, BLS Basic Life Support. Preferred PA, Certified, Adv Trauma Life Support, APNP Adv Pract Nurse Pres, PALS Ped Adv Life Support.

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