Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Ophthalmology

Work Schedule:
100% FTE, Monday through Friday.

No nights, weekend, or call.

Hours may vary based on operational need.

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As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our inpatient and ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:


* First Assist to 4 surgeons for pediatric and adult strabismus procedures


* Provide perioperative patient care and surgical support, surgery order entry


* Evaluate and manage patients with oculoplastic conditions in an outpatient setting


* Conduct ptosis evaluations and treatment planning


* Provide postoperative follow-up care and ongoing patient management


* Collaborate closely with ophthalmologists and multidisciplinary staff


* Perform preoperative evaluations and surgical optimization for ophthalmology patients


* Provide patient education and perioperative counseling


* Work alongside a team of three experienced APP colleagues in a dedicated preoperative clinic model

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: Adult, Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Care, Adult/Gerontology Primary Care, and RN First Assist
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

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