Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Ophthalmology

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

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As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll 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: 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 – 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

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East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

Madison Surgery Center – in downtown Madison - a joint venture between UW Health and UnityPoint Health-Meriter. We are certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and manage fully furnished operating suites and procedural rooms, complete with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment, surgical technology and anesthesia.

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