Vernon Health

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine - Regular Part Time

Vernon Health  •  Wisconsin (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Join an independent, non-profit, and award-winning critical access hospital and make an immediate impact in the charming rural communities of the beautiful Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin!

Vernon Health in Viroqua, WI is looking for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join its collaborative Family Medicine team. This regular part-time position involves providing high-quality patient care to our dynamic rural communities while working a schedule consisting of 10-hour shifts in the clinics, rotating days based on needs.

This role is perfect for an experienced or recently graduated APP looking to make an immediate difference in a primary care setting while gaining competency through collaboration with our forward-thinking family practice physician team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across all age groups in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
  • Perform assessments, physical exams, diagnostics, and treatment plans for a variety of acute and chronic conditions.
  • Educate patients and their families about medical conditions, treatments, and preventive care, primarily in a modern and progressive clinic setting.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and quality of care.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Current certification as a PA-C or NP and licensure to practice in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain.)
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required, PALS and ATLS certifications preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Employment at Vernon Health:

  • Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, short-term and long-term disability insurances, 401(k) retirement package with employer match
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Relocation and sign-on bonuses
  • Competitive compensation in a community with affordable cost of living
  • 10-hour shifts for work/life balance
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and mission-driven environment!

Vernon Health has been caring for the Viroqua area as an independent, non-profit organization, since 1951. Our Orthopedic and General Surgery Center has been named one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement. Vernon includes a critical access hospital with four rural health clinics committed to high quality patient care experiences and fueled by dedication to our mission, vision, and values. Bring your talent and skills to a place where you will feel appreciated, experience rewarding work, and be part of a culture that practices teamwork, kindness, and collaboration.

Our community:

Viroqua is located in the heart of Driftless Wisconsin, defined by the Mississippi River to the west and rolling landscapes of the Kickapoo Valley. An abundance of outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant and artsy culture, and eclectic eateries and performance venues make this region a hidden gem of the Midwest. Viroqua and its surrounding communities have excellent public and private schools, low cost of living, and thriving economies, making this a great place to work, live, and play!

If you are passionate about rural healthcare and want to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit and progressive community, we'd love to hear from you!

Vernon Health

About Vernon Health

Vernon Memorial Healthcare (VMH) is a unique rural health care system. In a time of large corporations and the depersonalization of patient care, Vernon Memorial Healthcare's moderate size offers meaningful provider-patient relationships in a modern setting. High quality care is the standard at VMH. Providers and long-tenured staff are as dedicated as they are professional. Our patients give us high marks in every category of care.

Vernon Memorial Hospital provides primary and secondary acute care services, as well as diagnostic, preventative and emergency services, on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. In addition, the VMH medical staff includes board-certified physicians in family practice, general practice, general surgery, pediatrics, and orthopaedic surgery. VMH offers a full range of health care services including: OR, orthopaedics, kidney dialysis, therapies department, comprehensive imaging services, cardiopulmonary testing and rehabilitation, home health and hospice care, a 24-hour emergency department, an After Hours Clinic, and more than 22 visiting specialists who hold office hours in our Outpatient Speciality Care Clinic.

Vernon Memorial Healthcare includes Vernon Memorial Hospital, a critical access hospital with 25 beds; six area physician clinics – Bland Clinic-VMH, Hirsch Clinic-VMH, VMH Family Practice and Complementary Medicine, La Farge Medical Clinic-VMH, Kickapoo Valley Medical Clinic-VMH and VMH Outpatient Specialty Care; home health and hospice services; three retail pharmacies; a Wellness Center and restaurant/grille.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Viroqua, WI
Year Founded
1946
Website
vmh.org
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