APP Outpatient - Pediatric Pain
Milwaukee, WI 
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Position Description:

The Department of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children's Wisconsin (CW), is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our outpatient pain management service team. We are comprised of a group of dedicated, nationally and internationally renowned faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.

This position will provide assessment and care coordination with clinical work in the outpatient setting. Advance practice providers work in an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians and psychologists. Clinical activities include interdisciplinary intake evaluations, outpatient therapy with a primary focus on cognitive behavioral and family systems approaches, biofeedback, collaboration with schools, group therapy, collaboration with health care providers, and care coordination. The chronic pain and headache clinics treat youth with a wide range of pain problems including headaches, abdominal pain, post-concussive syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, myofascial pain, autonomic disorders and generalized pain associated disability.

Position Requirements:

  • Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
  • Experience with pediatric patients and be comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Licensed, or eligible to be licensed as appropriate in the state of Wisconsin.
  • Certification as Advanced Practice Nurse and a Wisconsin Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber License or Certification by NCCPA
  • AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation based on rank and experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development, teaching, and research.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Generous 403(b) matching and CME allowance
  • Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

About the Medical College of Wisconsin:

MCW is a large, private medical school that fosters academic and clinical excellence and offers MD as well as graduate degrees in health sciences. MCW was founded in 1893 to serve the people of Wisconsin. MCW has more than 5000 full time equivalent faculty and staff, and MCW is the ninth largest private employer in the metro-Milwaukee area.

About Children's Wisconsin:

Children's Wisconsin is a 306 bed, tertiary care center that has 10 ranked Children's Specialties in the most recent national U.S. News rankings. Our freestanding hospital is dedicated solely to the care of children. Children's Wisconsin is part of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center Campus, along with the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital. It is a major teaching affiliate of the Medical College and is affiliated with several schools of nursing.

Children's Wisconsin is one of the busiest pediatric hospitals in the country. It is a Level I Trauma Center and houses 13 inpatient units including a 72-bed pediatric intensive care unit, a 69-bed Level IV neonatal intensive care unit and an eight-bed Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring unit.

The Jane B. Pettit Pain & Headache Center at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin is a nationally recognized pain program specializing in the evaluation and treatment of youth with chronic pain conditions and headaches.


Milwaukee Community:

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.


Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing:
MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness and wellbeing. As part of MCW's commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support programs.


Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW's functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.

For the full position profile, to learn more, and/or to apply, please contact:

Jennifer Waters-Plemon

Senior Physician Recruiter

jplemon@mcw.edu (715) 316-1448

Applications should include a current CV and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.


Preferred Schedule:


Position Requirements:


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.

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EEO/AA – Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
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