Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

Medical College of Wisconsin

United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Mar 20, 2025

Position Description:

In the MCW/Children's Wisconsin partnership, there's no greater priority than the care of our kids.

Just as every child is unique, the approaches we take in their healthcare must be equally so. By creating new approaches in patient care, discovering leading-edge advances in biotechnology, and developing effective educational programs for students, residents, fellows and faculty, the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin is proving why we're among the best. Whether it's out in the community addressing health disparities of underserved children or in the lab creating gene therapies or tumor vaccines to enhance survival of children with life threatening illnesses, MCW focuses on all aspects of advancing knowledge for the benefit of kids.

Position Purpose

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for the patients as a member of the Department of Pediatrics.

The APP will have a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and ensure an environment of safe quality care.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

Core Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status.
Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.
Educates patients on disease and treatment plans.
Completes appropriate credentialing and/or privileging as defined by the hiring institutions and clinical practice site.
Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
Collaborates and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
Participates in the education of multidisciplinary learners, including but not limited to medical students, residents and fellows.

Department Specific Responsibilities

Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring Pediatrics intervention in blended environment as a member of the Adolescent Medicine Service.
Writes accurate and timely consults, initial hospital day, progress notes, procedure notes, and/or documentation of family interactions.
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 Adolescent Medicine 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.
Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.
Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.
Competent in handling adolescent and young adult patients and their issues including but not restricted to sexuality and sexual health, mental health issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and menstrual disorders.
Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.

Learn more about: MCW APPs

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Formal applications are preferred but nominations and communication of interest, including current Resume/CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to: Emily Roth, APP Recruiter - emroth@mcw.edu

Learn more: All Available APP Opportunities

Medical College of Wisconsin

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world's top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan's western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 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, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine 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.

Work Schedule: Scheduling flexibility required to provide for an appropriate level of patient care delivery based on business needs. Inpatient consult service will require evening and/or weekend hours and assigned based on clinical staffing volumes.

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Preferred Experience: Three years of experience as an Advance Practice Provider.

Minimum Education:

Advanced Practice Nurse: Master's Degree or higher in Nursing
Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies

Minimum Requiremets/Experience: Zero years of experience required.

Advanced Practice Nurse Certification

Certifications / Licenses

(Must be current and maintained)

Department Specific Certifications / Licenses

Advanced Practice Nurse

Wisconsin RN license
Wisconsin Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber License
Certification as Advance Practice Nurse

Certification as Family Practice NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Additional certification as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care NP is desirable
AHA BCLS
CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire

Physician Assistant

Wisconsin PA license
Certification by NCCPA
AHA BCLS
CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse 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.