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We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to add to our current clinician group. Our team currently includes two Family Physicians and seven midlevel practitioners, as well as several specialists from the La Crosse Gundersen Health System campus who provide outreach services in the West Union area.  The West Union location is a Monday through Friday family medicine practice with walk-in clinic appointments. In addition, the practice has two satellite clinics located in Postville and Fayette both are a Monday through Friday family medicine practice.

This position will work Monday through Friday with hours that may flex between 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at our West Union clinic and at one of our satellite locations.

West Union is a rural community in beautiful NE Iowa.  Enjoy your life and practice in West Union, the county seat for Fayette County. Our town has been designated a Green Main Street community with many outdoor recreational opportunities, a wonderful school system, and a robust community. The population base for West Union and surrounding rural communities is approximately 21,000. A state-of-the-art, completely remodeled, full-service hospital is attached to the clinic.

An Iowa license and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program is required to start but not a prerequisite for applying.

Gundersen Health System offers:

• 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
• We offer a competitive salary, loan forgiveness, generous benefits, including CME time and monetary allowance, retirement plan and more.

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.

West Union is located in the Northeast corner of Iowa. The bluff country of Northeast Iowa is remarkable in so many different ways. For more information about West Union, IA visit http://www.westunion.com/

Job Description:

Position Purpose: • The Nurse Practitioner (NP) performs the functions of examining, assessing, planning and implementing the health care of assigned patients in collaboration and under the general supervision of a licensed physician. The NP secures patient histories, performs physical examinations, orders laboratory tests, develops and implements treatment plans, performs diagnostic and treatment procedures, records findings, and provides patient education and counseling to enhance our effectiveness in providing primary care, preventative services, and improved outreach. Scheduling Pattern: • Monday through Friday Clinic hours. Extended hours as required by the needs of the organization. Education/Licensure/Training/Experience: Masters of Science in Nursing granted by an accredited college or university, and is qualified for certification as a nurse practitioner. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the stat of employment, current certifications as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in Iowa. Must be able to apply diverse principles of logic, medical or scientific thinking to a wide range of health care situations. Ability to apply accepted methods of treatment and creative new developments to heath care problems. Special Skills & Abilities: • Annual Competency Skills Review: Completion of an annual skills evaluation is required of this position to demonstrate competency to perform the NP role. This evaluation is reviewed and delegated by the supervising physician as appropriate activities for this NP, based on training and experience and the practice setting and practice needs. The list is reviewed and up