Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Surgery

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings a synergy between the best medical education, research and patient care. Tomorrow's discoveries happen right here alongside the very people who bring those lessons to our students. Every bit of knowledge, and every advancement, provides our students with an unprecedented, collaborative learning environment, and helps improve the vitality and care of our communities.

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.

Our Community Physicians practice is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Community Orthopaedic Surgery services in both a clinical and inpatient setting located in West Bend, Wisconsin at our community clinic West Bend Health Center.

Whether arthritis or a sports medicine injury, orthopaedic conditions require special care and expert attention. At Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, we are recognized leaders in providing high-level care in every orthopaedic specialty.

We take a multidisciplinary team approach, caring for the whole patient. Our orthopaedic surgeons and specialists have advanced training and broad experience in diagnosing and treating even the most challenging musculoskeletal conditions.

Primary Function/Responsibility

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in treatment of conditions requiring Orthopaedic intervention in a blended environment as a member of the Community Orthopaedics services.
• Writes 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 communicates and documents information.
• Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the Orthopaedic services.
• Facilitates and communicates 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 Joint Commission.
• See patients independently and collaboratively for post-op follow ups, injections, knee and hip pain, fracture care, sports medicine and general ortho
• Surgical support and some hospital rounding
• 1:1 work with Dr. Maskala supporting a busy practice; primarily adults but some peds as young as 3-4

Other:

Privileged at both Froedtert West Bend (surgery performed) and Froedtert Menomonee Falls (on-call) Hospitals

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. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW's functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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

AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA

Physician Assistant

Wisconsin Physician Assistant License

Certification by NCCPA

AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA

Preferred Experience

2+ years of Ortho Surgery APP experience

Why MCW?

Southeastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. Patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Read more about our promise to act against racism.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Medical Education
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.