Advanced Practice Provider - Multiple Teams

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department/Division/Program of Gastroenterology & Hepatology is seeking anAdvanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) to provide specialty medical care within theinpatient setting. This position is located at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI. The APP works as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, contributing to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching. 

Position Highlights:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams in diagnosis & treatment of conditions requiring medical intervention in an outpatient setting and as a member of the Hepatology Transplant team
• Perform comprehensive histories & physical exams

• Order, perform, & interpret screening and diagnostic procedures & tests, and communicate & document information within the EMR (EPIC 

• Facilitate & communicate with patients, families, & staff to promote continuity of care
• Educate, counsel, and assist patients & families regarding current disease & treatment plans, health maintenance activities, and preventative care
• Evaluate quality outcomes for patients receiving care through participation in the development of quality indicators & outcomes dashboard
• Acquire information on current trends in the APP field via educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and literature 

Schedule:  

• Full time, 1.0 fte position with typical hours ranging from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Requires flexibility with start/end times based on business needs
• Also requires scheduling flexibility to provide an appropriate level of patient care coverage- may require evening or weekend hours in in the future based on business needs

Department/Division Highlights: 

• Dynamic team at the forefront of patient care, research, & education
• Nationally recognized programs, multidisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to innovative care & discovery
• Environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact on patients & the future of digestive health
• Advanced, Patient-Centered Clinical Care
• State-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of GI diseases
• Multidisciplinary care model: coordinated work between gastroenterologists, APPs, and other specialists (e.g., surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, hepatologists) enhances outcomes for complex cases
• Specialized programs such as Dysphagia Institute, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, Pancreaticobiliary Center, and Hepatitis Treatment Program offer robust, focused expertise
• Leading Research & Innovation
• Division has active involvement in clinical trials across multiple disease areas — including IBD, hepatology, motility, and advanced endoscopy — often supported by NIH and industry collaborations
• A culture that integrates research into clinical care, accelerating delivery of novel therapies and evidence-based approaches
• Collaborative learning environment that enriches professional development
• Reputation & Institutional Strength: The division’s mission is broadly aligned with the Medical College of Wisconsin’s commitment to healing, discovering, and teaching, ensuring high quality in patient care, research, and education.
• Integration with partner hospitals such as Froedtert Hospital and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center provides high clinical volume and diverse patient populations
• Holistic, Personalized Care Approach: Personalized treatment plans that combine lifestyle, nutrition, and medical/surgical strategies tailored to the individual patient
• Emphasis on preventive care & public education about digestive health to improve long-term outcomes

Qualifications: 

Highly Preferred:  

• APP- GI &/or Transplant Hepatology experience preferred

Minimum Education: 

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization

• Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization

Minimum Requirements:

• BLS
• DEA eligibility

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse                                                         

• Wisconsin APRN License  

• Wisconsin RN license

• Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization or historical certification equivalent

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Physician Assistant 

• Wisconsin PA License
• Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 

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Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.

Commitment to MCW Values

All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. 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. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

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