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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Pediatric Psychiatry

UW Health
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
5249 East Terrace Drive (Show on map)
Jul 31, 2026
Work Schedule: 1.0 FTE Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. No holidays or call. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. Be part of something remarkable As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our ambulatory care team by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant to: Conduct psychiatric assessments of pediatric patients with acute and chronic mental illness in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Assess the patient's psychosocial, cognitive, developmental and medical status and identify functional assets and limitations of both the patient and family system. See patients and family members as needed for new and follow-up psychiatric care including medications and psychotherapy. Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. Education: 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 - State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure If Nurse Practitioner: Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice. These may include the following: Psychiatric-Mental Health. If Physician Assistant: Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice 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 Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve. View Full Job Description UW Medical Foundation benefits