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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Pediatric Psychiatry

UW Health
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Madison, WI, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This position is for an Advanced Practice Provider, either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, working full-time Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no holiday or call requirements.
  • The role involves conducting psychiatric assessments of pediatric patients and providing ongoing psychiatric care, including medications and psychotherapy.
  • Candidates must have a Master's or Doctorate degree for Nurse Practitioners or a Bachelor's or Master's degree for Physician Assistants, along with necessary state licensure and certifications.
  • An active DEA license or the ability to apply for one prior to or upon hire is also required, along with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • The salary for this position is not specified, but applicants should have relevant experience in psychiatric care.

Work Schedule

1.0 FTE Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. No holidays or call. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our ambulatory care team by providing high-quality, 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:
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: Psychiatric-Mental Health.

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

Our commitment to Social Impact and Belonging 

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.  

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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