The Advanced Practice Provider will manage patients in a 40-bed acute rehabilitation hospital by performing rounds, admissions, and discharges. They will also coordinate care with consulting providers and deliver consultative services as requested by rehabilitation physicians.
Work Schedule
1.0 FTE. 4- 10 hour days.
Monday through
Friday, 7:00 am –5:00 pm, working rotating weekends. You will work at UW Health’s new Rehabilitation Hospital in Fitchburg, WI. Be part of something remarkable. Be part of UW Health’s newest rehabilitation hospital in Fitchburg, WI. UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, have begun construction on a second free-standing inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The new 58,000-square-foot facility joins our existing 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in eastern Madison that has served patients since September 2015. Work on the new hospital is expected to be completed in early 2027.
We are seeking a
Nurse
Practitioner or
Physician
Assistant to: Help manage patients in our 40 bed Acute Rehabilitation Hospital. Perform inpatient rounding. Assist with admission and discharge of hospital inpatients. Assist with coordination of care with consulting and referring providers. Work as part of a team providing consultative services at the request of the Rehabilitation Physicians. Click here to learn more about the new hospital.
Education
Minimum –
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 –
If
Nurse
Practitioner: Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice.
These may include the following: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care; Primary Care or other certifications with relevant previous inpatient experience.
If
Physician
Assistant: Active PA license in State of Wisconsin 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 Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital - provides post-acute inpatient rehabilitation care in a free-standing rehab hospital. The 40-bed hospital offers short-term inpatient rehabilitation services and education for people recovering from an injury or an illn4ess and will specialize in helping patients regain their ability to perform daily tasks, regain cognitive processes and physical function, restore basic life skills and facilitate psychosocial adjustment and return to the community. View Full
Job Description: UW Medical Foundation benefits
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree for Nurse Practitioners or a Bachelor's/Master's for Physician Assistants from an accredited program. Candidates are required to have active Wisconsin licensure, board certification, and a DEA license.
Advanced-practice roles in Wisconsin are typically in demand across primary care, specialty care, and hospital settings, especially where employers need licensed NPs and PAs who can step in quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an accredited graduate degree, active Wisconsin licensure, board certification, and a DEA license; benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, paid parental leave, and dental coverage can also factor into decisions. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and certification area before applying.
