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Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - Community Emergency Medicine - APP Inpatient 2

Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Mar 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you recognized a patient was sicker than they first looked. What tipped you off?

What they are checking: Whether they trust and act on subtle warning signs rather than anchoring on a benign first impression.

Describe a time you disagreed with an attending's plan for a patient. How did you raise it?

What they are checking: Whether they can speak up for patient safety while keeping a working relationship with the supervising physician.

The posting mentions quality indicators and an outcomes dashboard. Have you ever helped track or improve a metric like door-to-provider time or return visits?

What they are checking: Whether they see quality work as part of the job rather than paperwork someone else handles.

This is an academic practice with residents and students around. How do you feel about teaching while you're seeing patients?

What they are checking: Whether they will share knowledge with learners instead of treating teaching as a distraction from clinical work.

Tell me about a shift that went badly. What did you do afterward?

What they are checking: How they process hard cases and whether they reflect and recover rather than burn out or deflect.

What would you do

You'd rotate across Froedtert Hospital's Level 1 trauma ED and community sites like West Bend and Oak Creek. How does your practice change when you move from the trauma center to a smaller community ED?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that resources, backup and transfer decisions differ by site and adjust their judgment to match.

A patient's family is angry about a long wait and starts raising their voice in the hallway. What do you do?

What they are checking: How they calm tension while protecting staff and keeping the department moving.

About the work

Walk me through how you work up a patient with chest pain in a busy ED when you have three other patients waiting on you.

What they are checking: Whether they can risk-stratify quickly and safely without getting tunnel vision under volume pressure.

At a community ED with no specialist in house, how do you decide a patient needs transfer to Froedtert's main campus, and how do you set that up?

What they are checking: Their sense of when local care is no longer enough and how cleanly they hand off to a receiving team.

Which procedures are you comfortable doing on your own right now, and which would you want more supervision on?

What they are checking: Whether they know the honest limits of their skills, which matters more for safety than a long list.

How do you keep your documentation accurate and timely during a shift where you never get a break?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits for charting under pressure, since late or thin notes create safety and billing risk.

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The full job description

As published by Medical College of Wisconsin.

Exciting opportunity to work in the Emergency Department at the only Adult Level 1 Trauma Center in Southeastern WI, allowing us to provide emergency patients with unmatched resources for lifesaving care! The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Emergency Medicine Services at Froedtert Hospital ED, Froedtert Menomonee Falls ED, Froedtert West Bend ED, Froedtert New Berlin ED, and Froedtert Oak Creek ED. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching. The Ideal Candidate exudes strong clinical and critical-thinking skills, is a collaborative/team player, excited to be a part of a fast-paced ED setting, and wants to be part of a thriving and very collaborative academic practice at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Position Highlights • Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring intervention in emergency environment as a member of the Department of Emergency Medicine. • Evaluate quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard. • Performs advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation, including but not limited to suturing, splinting, and incision and drainage of abscesses. • Facilitates referral of patients to appropriate community health care resources in collaboration with social services, case management and financial counseling services. Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status. • Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information • Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders • Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans. • Monitor effectiveness of plan of care • Educate patients on disease and treatment plans. • Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed. • Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents. • Collaborate and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate. • Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors. • Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission. • Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature. • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs. Learn more about: • MCW Emergency Medicine • Froedtert Hospital ED • Froedtert Menomonee Falls ED • Froedtert West Bend ED • Froedtert Oak Creek ED • Froedtert New Berlin ED Qualifications: Preferred Experience: Previous APP or RN Emergency Department experience preferred! Additional experience as an EMT or ER Tech a plus! Minimum Education: • Advanced Practice 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 (or eligibility): Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner • Wisconsin RN License • Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License • Dual Certification in Adult and Pediatrics OR FNP Required • AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA Physician Assistant • Wisconsin Physician Assistant License • Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) • AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA Why MCW? • MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. • Supportive and collaborative work environment. • A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution. • Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences. • Employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin provides eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. • Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, and more! Procedure for Candidacy To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your 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. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries or to learn more, please contact: Cati TeDuits, Physician & APP Recruiter cteduits@mcw.edu #LI-CT1 Learn about Advanced Practice Providers 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. Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 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, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning 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. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost. 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 an inclusive 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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