Act as first assist to multiple sports surgeons * Independent Ortho Now clinic and sports access ... Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
Act as first assist to multiple sports surgeons * Independent Ortho Now clinic and sports access ... Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Orthopaedic Sports - Procedural
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$107K - $138K/yr
Act as first assist to multiple sports surgeons * Independent Ortho Now clinic and sports access ... Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Orthopaedic Sports - Procedural
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$107K - $138K/yr
Act as first assist to multiple sports surgeons * Independent Ortho Now clinic and sports access ... Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Orthopaedic Sports - Procedural
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$107K - $138K/yr
Act as first assist to multiple sports surgeons * Independent Ortho Now clinic and sports access ... Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Orthopaedic Sports - Procedural
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$107K - $138K/yr
Act as first assist to multiple sports surgeons * Independent Ortho Now clinic and sports access ... Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Orthopaedic Sports - Procedural
Milwaukee, WI
$107K - $138K/yr
Full-time
Posted 25 days ago
Medical College Of Wisconsin rating
7.7
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Job description
The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department Sports Division is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant toprovide specialty medical care within the OR and specialty clinic setting. This position is located in Milwaukee and Menomonee Falls, WI. TheAdvanced Practice Provider(APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.
Position Highlights:Act as first assist to multiple sports surgeons
Independent Ortho Now clinic and sports access clinic time
Locations:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
McKinley Health Center
Sports Medicine Clinics
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Surgery Center
Will report to the APP Manager
Typical schedule
M: Ortho Now (Sports Clinic)
T: McKinley access clinic
W: OR
TH: OR
F: OR
No weekends or holidays required
Voluntary weekend community call available
1.0 FTE
Salaried (Exempt)
Join the Sports Medicine team at the Medical College of Wisconsin as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and provide comprehensive care for athletes and active individuals in a collaborative academic practice. APPs work closely with orthopedic sports medicine surgeons and multidisciplinary team members to evaluate and manage musculoskeletal conditions in the clinic, assist with procedure, coordinate treatment plans, and support patients throughout their recovery and return to activity. This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while contributing to exceptional patient care, education, and innovation within a nationally recognized academic health system.
Qualifications:Preferred Experience:Previous experience of 2+ years working as an APP or first assist experience is preferred, not required.
Highly desired previous experience in acute care, surgical specialties or medicine teams such as hospitalist, internal medicine, perioperative, cardiology and emergency.
Advanced Practice Nurse: Master's Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.
Advanced Practice Nurse/ Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Wisconsin RN License
Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
Certification Requirements:
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
DEA registration
Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP)
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)
Family NP (FNP
Physician Assistant
Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Certification Requirements:
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
DEA registration
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Medical College of WisconsinThe Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children's Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting inCaringways - engaging inCollaborativeefforts - approaching our world withCuriosity- advancingInclusivepractices - demonstratingIntegrityin all we do - treating everyone withRespect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan's western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee's many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee's downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-DiscriminationThe 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.
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The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an industry-leading educational institution located in Milwaukee, WI, US. Being part of the medical and health services sector, MCW's primary mission is to educate and train the next generation of healthcare professionals. MCW offers a wide array of degrees and programs within medical and health sciences, covering everything from medical, graduate, pharmacy and health sciences studies, to continuing professional developments and community engagement initiatives. Founded in 1893, MCW boasts a rich, well-entrenched history in shaping the medical education landscape locally and globally. The institution's core values of knowledge-changing life underline its dedication to incorporating innovative approaches in education and research, commitment to diversity and inclusion, service to the community, integrity, stewardship, and collaboration.
Industry
Health care and social assistance
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Milwaukee, WI, US
Year founded
1893