Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Pediatric Psychiatry (Healthcare)
Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday, day hours. No weekends or on-call coverage. Occasional coverage for consults at American Family Children's Hospital.
Be part of something remarkable
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our care teams by providing high-quality and cost-effective care to patients.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:
- Conduct psychiatric assessments of pediatric patients with acute and chronic mental illness in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Assess the patient's psychosocial, cognitive, developmental and medical status and identify functional assets and limitations of both the patient and family system.
- See patients and family members as needed for new and follow-up psychiatric care including medications and psychotherapy.
- Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.
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 –
If Nurse Practitioner:
Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND Active board certification as a NP in Psychiatry.
If Physician Assistant:
Active PA license in State of Wisconsin 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.
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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, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.
UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
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