Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA), Sports Medicine

Job description

The Department of Orthopedics is recruiting for an experienced PA/NP to join 17 Surgeons and 22 PA/NP's on staff. This person will work closely with three Sports Medicine surgeons, four other Sports-dedicated PA/NPs, and collaboratively with all PA/NP associate staff colleagues. Major area of focus will be in sports medicine and general orthopedics. Basic duties may include: OR equipment set-up, first assisting, rounding with in-patients, emergency evaluations, post-op check-ups, outreach duties and general clinic practice. This position will have clinic primarily in Onalaska, OR/rounding responsibilities in La Crosse, along with some outreach to Winona, and possibly other regional locations as needed. The PA/NP will support the assigned surgeon with histories, physicals, casting, splinting, evaluations, treatment planning and post-op care. This role will work cooperatively with athletic trainers, physical therapists, nurses and support staff and share call equally. Wisconsin and Minnesota licenses and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program is required. The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) performs the functions of examining...