Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) Pulmonary (.8 FTE)

Gundersen Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Pulmonary team.As a Pulmonary PA or NP, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients with respiratory disorders in the outpatient setting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with acute and chronic pulmonary disorders including COPD, asthma, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary nodules and more.
• Provide safe, comprehensive, and compassionate clinical care under the supervision of an MD.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate pulmonological and other diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.
• Recommend treatment and prescribe medication.
• Consult with physicians (as needed) and make appropriate referrals for evaluation or treatment.
• Maintain current knowledge and skill level in field through reading appropriate journals, networking, and attendance at conferences or seminars.

Work Schedule

Full time FTE- Monday-Friday, primarily between 7:30 am and 4 pm.

What we want in a candidate:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines
• Self- motived with ability to multitask and prioritize work
• High level of clinical proficiency and decision-making.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Prior experience in pulmonary or working with pulmonary disorders ideal.

What We offer

• Rewarding specialty with a collaborative and supportive team consisting of nurses, respiratory therapists, medical assistants, pulmonary nodule navigators, physician assistants, and MD's.
• Structured and supportive onboarding process.
• Daily staffing huddles to discuss complex cases and staff patients with MD.
• No weekends or call
• Competitive Salary
• 10 days of CME plus funds
• Loan Forgiveness
• Base Retirement Contribution and 401K matching program for retirement
• 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

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest's most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

You will find that we live our values every day which is a BREATH of all things good. Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Humility.

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. La Crosse has a Regional Airport that connects to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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