Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic (.8 FTE)

Gundersen Health System • Part-time • La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States • 1w ago

The CardioThoracic Surgery team is looking for a 0.8 FTE Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) to join our team. The Physician Assistant or Nurse practitioner (PA/NP) performs the functions of examining, assessing, planning, and implementing the health care of assigned patients under a licensed physician's supervision and direction. The PA/NP secures patient histories, performs physical examinations, orders laboratory tests, cardiac and thoracic diagnostic testing, develops and implements treatment plans, records findings, and provides patient education to enhance our effectiveness in providing therapeutic health care in relation to cardiac and thoracic surgery.

The PA/NP will work in a clinic setting with patients to obtain pertinent medical history, perform appropriate physical evaluations, interprets orders and pertinent lab and/or x-ray studies, and conveys the information obtained to the supervising surgeon. This role is an integral part of the CT Surgery team to help educate regarding their pre-operative cares, post-op recovery and expectations, and on cardiac and thoracic disorders/conditions. The PA/NP also serves to maintain relationships and shared care with our collaborating teams.

As a part of a collaborative team, this role will include telephone follow up communication in coordination with our clinic RNs to coordinate patient care and surgical wound management. Wound management may also include management of wound VACS. There is also opportunity to be involved in multidisciplinary conferences regarding care for our complex patient population

Part of this position also involves shared call (via telephone/pager) during after hours and weekends. This is split 50/50 with the other clinic APP. Of note, this call does not require the APP to come into the clinic during off hours.

Gundersen Health System offers:

• Competitive Salary

• 8 days of CME plus funds

• Loan Forgiveness

• Base Retirement Contribution and 401K matching program for retirement

• Teaching Hospital with opportunity for protected Research time

• Additional benefits include:

Malpractice, health, dental, life, disability, and vacation

Gundersen Health System is:

• A physician-led, not-for profit healthcare system

• Located throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota caring for patients in 22 counties

• A regional referral center with regional hospitals

• A teaching hospital with 325 beds and a Level II Trauma and Emergency Center

• The designated Western Academic Campus for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health

• We offer a competitive salary, loan forgiveness, generous benefits, including CME time and monetary allowance, retirement plan and more.

Gundersen Health System is an award winning, physician-led, integrated healthcare system employing nearly 900+ clinicians. Our mission is to distinguish ourselves through excellence in patient care, education, research, and improved health in the communities we serve. A rewarding practice and an excellent quality of life awaits.

About La Crosse:

La Crosse is a historic, vibrant city nestled between bluffs and the legendary Mississippi River. The region boasts great year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools including three universities, affordable housing in safe neighborhoods. La Crosse is a town of an endless variety of live entertainment and breathtaking beauty, making this a great place to call home. For more information about the La Crosse community visit the website: https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/home

Must have completed an accredited program and be eligible to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations. Advanced practice clinicians work under the direct supervision of a physician. Clinician staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system. Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all clinicians.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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