Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Podiatry

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Rice Lake
Location: Rice Lake, WI
Address: 1700 W Stout St, Rice Lake, WI 54868, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 28.00

Department Details

No call position with a combination of surgical and clinic setting.

Job Summary

The Podiatry Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, provides advanced nursing care focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of foot, ankle, and lower extremity conditions. Working in collaboration with podiatrists and the healthcare team, the NP or PA evaluates musculoskeletal and dermatologic issues, manages diabetic foot care, and supports surgical and non-surgical interventions. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including history and physical exams of foot and ankle conditions.

Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, and vascular studies.

Manage acute and chronic foot problems including infections, ulcers, deformities, and injuries.

Provide diabetic foot care and education on prevention and management of complications.

Assist with pre- and post-operative care in podiatric surgical procedures.

Perform minor procedures within scope, such as nail debridement, wound care, and injections.

Collaborate with podiatrists, endocrinologists, vascular specialists, and wound care teams.

Educate patients on foot health, orthotics, footwear, and lifestyle modifications.

Document all patient care accurately in the electronic health record.

Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Experience or training in podiatry or wound care preferred.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.

State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)

National board certification as a Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP-C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Adult (ANP-C)

Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Practice Details: Unique one on one provider to APP model working with a high producing Podiatrist. Monday through Friday (8-5 pm) position with no call expectations.

Compensation Package: Compensation and Benefits

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

About this Community: Rice Lake, Wisconsin

With a population of just over 9,000, Rice Lake has many of the offerings of city life, nestled among some of the most beautiful features that nature has to offer. The district consists of six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Rice Lake is a popular summer resort area as well as a playground for those who enjoy swimming, boating, water-skiing, and fishing. Held each winter just north of Rice Lake is the biggest cross-country skiing event in the nation, the Birkebeiner. Culturally, Rice Lake offers the Red Barn Players Summer Theatre and Art Center, as well as the Northern Star Theatre. In the summer, many residents of Rice Lake enjoy the splash pad, Turtleback golf course, and the Moon Lake Park with soccer fields. Fun Fact: Each summer, enjoy all that the city's 10-day Aquafest festival has to offer, such as national musical acts, carnival rides, food, and family activities.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Req Number: R-0260570
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Visas Accepted: N/A