Advanced Practitioner, Outpatient- GI / General GI- Froedtert Campus

Position Description :

Every day, in ways both big and small, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is impacting lives for the better. MCW ... changemaking for a healthier Wisconsin.

Position Description :

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.

The Department of Medicine - Division of Gastroenterology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support a multidisciplinary health care team, providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for the patients of the GI / Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Outpatient services team located in Milwaukee at Froedtert Hospital.

The APP will be expected to work in a shared practice model with one or more faculty members, as well as independently. The APP will be responsible for new and follow-up visits, in-basket management, TPN management and evaluating other acute patient issues.

Our mission focuses on advancing the frontiers of research and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. Our faculty and staff have dedicated themselves to the important issues of healing, discovering and teaching.

Learn more about : MCW GI & Hepatology

Froedtert Hospital

MCW APPs

Primary Functions / Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring medical intervention in outpatient environment as a member of the gastroenterology team.
• Write 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 communicate and document information.
• Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the gastroenterology and hepatology services.
• Facilitate and communicate 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.
• Evaluate quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.
• Acquire 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 Responsibilities

Benefits

Typical schedule will be Monday - Friday, normal business hours. Scheduling flexibility is required to provide for an appropriate level of patient care coverage.

Learn more : Brief Benefits Overview

Contact Gina Haldiman, Sr. Physician & APP Recruiter; r haldiman@mcw.edu

Learn more : All Available APP Opportunities

About MCW

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is Wisconsin's leader in health and science. We inspire hope by discovering life-saving treatments and cures, and we train thousands of the world's most brilliant minds in science and medicine through our academic medical center. We believe the only way to build a healthier world is to build it together, and by investing in the health and vitality of our community, we will improve health for all. MCW is one of the largest healthcare employers in Wisconsin.

Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is one of America's great cities, combining a dynamic urban community with a rich cultural heritage with access to parks, rivers, and other outdoor recreation. Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the 23rd largest city in the United States. It is home to corporate headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Manpower, Harley Davidson, and others. Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, ethnic dining, and cultural festivals; the city is recognized for its museums, fine dining and hotels, professional sports, gardens and parks, and Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens. The population of the City of Milwaukee is approximately 600,000 and approximately 1.8 million people live in the greater Milwaukee area.

Preferred Schedule :

Monday - Friday, core business hours. Scheduling flexibility required to provide for an appropriate level of patient care coverage.

Position Requirements :

Minimum Education :

Advanced Practice Nurse : Master's Degree or higher in Nursing

Physician Assistant : Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies

Minimum Requirements :

Advanced Practice Nurse

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Wisconsin RN License

Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License

Adult Care or Acute Care

AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA

Physician Assistant

Wisconsin Physician Assistant License

Certification by NCCPA

AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA

Preferred Experience :

Experience with gastroenterology & IBD patients in an ambulatory setting

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.