Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist â West Union, IA (1.0 FTE)
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist â West Union, IA (1.0 FTE)
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We have an excellent opportunity for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a strong interest in Hospital Medicine. This is a 1.0 FTE position working at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran in West Union IA. Gundersen Pulmer Lutheran is one of six critical access hospitals within the Gundersen Health System network.
This clinician will be responsible for the medical care of our hospitalized patients at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics. Gundersen Palmer is a Critical Access Hospital that offers comprehensive care with a total of 25 beds. The hospital features a 7-bed Emergency Department with additional capacity for overflow patients. It includes a 20-bed Medical Surgical Department to support a wide range of inpatient needs as well as a 5-bed Labor & Delivery unit dedicated to maternal and newborn care. Gundersen Palmer also operates three Family Practice Clinics that provide primary care services including Behavioral Health support. Additionally the hospital extends its reach through multiple outreach specialty services enhancing access to specialized care for the community. This integrated approach allows Gundersen Palmer to deliver high-quality patient-centered care across a variety of clinical needs. Our critical access hospitals are supported by our level ll Trauma Center with medical management of both ground and air emergency transport.
Responsibilities will include admission H&P daily evaluation diagnostic and treatment decisions discharge planning and documentation and working with the interdisciplinary team of nurses therapists and social workers. Physician support will be provided through telemedicine-based oversight from the hospitalist physicians of Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Practice highlights:
- Daytime 8-hour shift
- The full-time work schedule is Monday Friday approximately 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. with ability to flex occasionally based on census.
- Physician tele hospitalist coverage is provided by an internal medicine hospitalist team comprised of 25 physicians.
- Tele hospitalists provide daytime supervision/support and take overnight calls and admissions.
- The average daily census is 6 - 10 patients with acute care and post-acute care status.
Gundersen Health System offers:
- Competitive Salary
- CME Funds
- Loan Forgiveness
- Base Retirement Contribution and 401K matching program for retirement
- Additional benefits include:
- Malpractice health dental life disability
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 affiliated rural critical access hospitals
- The tertiary center is a teaching hospital with 325 beds and a Level II Trauma and Emergency Center
- The Western Academic Campus for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
- We offer a competitive salary loan forgiveness generous benefits including CME allowance retirement plan and more.
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwests 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 Michigans Upper Peninsula. With over 4500 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.
Gundersen Palmer is a Critical Access Hospital that offers comprehensive care with a total of 25 beds. The hospital features a 7-bed Emergency Department with additional capacity for overflow patients. It includes a 20-bed Medical Surgical Department to support a wide range of inpatient needs as well as a 5-bed Labor & Delivery unit dedicated to maternal and newborn care. Gundersen Palmer also operates three Family Practice Clinics that provide primary care services including Behavioral Health support. Additionally the hospital extends its reach through multiple outreach specialty services enhancing access to specialized care for the community. This integrated approach allows Gundersen Palmer to deliver high-quality patient-centered care across a variety of clinical needs. Our critical access hospitals are supported by our level ll Trauma Center with medical management of both ground and air emergency transport.
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West Union is a welcoming family-friendly community in the heart of northeast Iowa. The town is a vibrant community that perfectly blends modern convenience with rural charm. Known for its strong sense of community and rich history West Union offers a unique opportunity to live in an area where you are truly valued. The towns picturesque surroundings including beautiful Echo Valley State Park provide endless opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking biking and fishing. With affordable housing excellent schools and a welcoming atmosphere. West Union is an ideal spot for a physician looking to make a lasting impact while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. It is not just a place to practice medicine it is a place to truly call home. For more information about West Union IA visit Recruiter:
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
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