Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA) 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.

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

Gundersen Health System is an award winning, physician-led, integrated healthcare system employing nearly 900+ clinicians. Our mission is to distinguish ourselves through excellence in patient care, education, research and improved health in the communities we serve. A rewarding practice and an excellent quality of life awaits.

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.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer