Your future role at a glance
Location: Wauwatosa, WI
Facility Name : Occ Med Wauwatosa Clinic
Schedule: Part-Time, 32 hours per week
Start Bonus: $5,000
CME Allowance: $2,000
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
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Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
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Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
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Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
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Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
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Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
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Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
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Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you'll make an impact in this role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated, independent Occupational Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join an employed, part-time (32 hours/week) position within the Ascension SE Wisconsin network. Anchored primarily at our busy Wauwatosa clinic, you will enjoy a highly sought-after daytime schedule while regularly supporting multiple regional locations. This role is perfect for a clinician who has a strong interest in partnering with local employers, touring diverse company facilities, and mastering the dynamic field of industrial medicine.
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Lead Workplace Wellness & Screening: Perform comprehensive occupational health assessments, screenings, and regulatory exams-including DOT, Hazmat, FAA, OSHA, Respirator, and Fit-for-duty physicals-to ensure employees are safely prepared for their roles.
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Manage Worker Injury Care: Evaluate and treat work-related injuries with precise clinical and diagnostic skills, actively utilizing your expertise in suturing and the management of minor eye injuries to deliver immediate, high-quality interventions.
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Practice with Independent Confidence: Command your clinical space with a high degree of autonomy, comfortably making independent diagnostic and treatment decisions while serving as the primary clinician on site.
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Navigate Complex Regulations: Partner closely with patients, employers, and care teams to seamlessly navigate workers' compensation regulations, case management, and strict regulatory compliance guidelines.
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Empower Through Preventive Services: Deliver vital counseling, education, and preventative health services-including necessary workplace immunizations, drug and alcohol screening, and post-offer testing-to reduce on-the-job health risks.
Additional Preferences
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Experience: Minimum of 2 or more years of clinical experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Orthopedics, or Family Medicine is highly preferred to support the independent nature of this role.
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Licensure & Certification: Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant eligible for an unrestricted Wisconsin state license and DEA registration.
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DOT Certification: Active DOT Medical Examiner Certification is required (Ascension will provide training for the right candidate if not currently certified).
Practice Highlights & Benefits
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The Ultimate Lifestyle Schedule: Part-time hours (32 hours per week) operating strictly from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday . Enjoy the rare clinical benefit of No weekends and No holidays .
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Regional Flexibility: Based primarily at our Wauwatosa clinic with regular travel to support multiple locations across the Greater Milwaukee area.
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Financial Incentives: Benefit from a competitive compensation package featuring a $5,000 Start Bonus .
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Professional Support: Access a $2,000 annual CME allowance alongside robust administrative and clinical team backing.
About the Clinic
Our Occupational Health clinic in Wauwatosa (Mayfair Road) is a premier destination for regional employer services, specializing in reducing work-related medical costs and lost work time. Backed by board-certified doctors and an expert care team, our clinics listen to understand specific worksite needs, providing a robust work-injury management program alongside federal and non-federal drug and alcohol testing. This modern location offers seamless, on-site integration with diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, physical therapy, and occupational therapy to ensure employees get promptly and safely onboarded.
Why Providers Choose Milwaukee
Ideally located right on the shores of Lake Michigan just 90 miles north of Chicago, the Greater Milwaukee area offers a spectacular blend of urban culture and convenient, family-friendly living.
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Sports & Entertainment: Home to the Bucks, Brewers, and Packers, alongside the world-class Milwaukee Art Museum and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
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Outdoor & Family Life: Enjoy sailing on Lake Michigan, exploring an extensive county park system, visiting a top-tier zoo, or biking endless lakefront trails.
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Festivals & Food: Experience a booming, diverse culinary scene and legendary summer events, including Summerfest-the largest music festival in the country.
Why Join Ascension?
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Clinician-Led Culture: Step into an environment where provider engagement and experience are recognized as the primary drivers of excellent clinical outcomes.
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Stability & Scale: Gain the professional advantages, innovative technology, and competitive wages of a national network featuring 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers.
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Mission-Centered Care: Join a team that answers a high calling-delivering compassionate, personalized healthcare to all, with a profound commitment to community service.
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
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Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
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BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
Work Experience:
- 1 year of experience preferred.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.
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