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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Pediatric Pulmonary (Outpatient - Northeast WI

Medical College of Wisconsin
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Appleton
229 S Morrison St (Show on map)
Aug 25, 2026

Position Summary:

The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care within the ambulatory/outpatient clinic setting. This position is located in Appleton, WI at Children's Wisconsin. TheAdvanced 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.

Position Highlights:

  • Work with a pulmonary team to provide high-quality care in the outpatient ambulatory setting for patients with pulmonary needs, including but not limited to asthma, recurrent cough, and chronic lung disease.

  • Will see and care for patients on an independent clinic schedule with the ability to quickly and easily collaborate with pulmonary physicians as needed.

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities

  • Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status.

  • Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.

  • Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans specific to pulmonary conditions.

  • Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.

  • Educates patients on disease and treatment plans specific to pulmonary conditions.

  • Performs procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.

  • Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.

  • Collaborates 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 behaviorAttend 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.

  • Primary work location in Appleton, WI

  • Will directly report to the APP Manager with indirect reports to the Division Administrator and Division Chief.

Schedule:

  • Full-time (1.0 FTE), salaried (exempt) position.

  • Expectations for coverage during core clinic business hours. Typical schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Scheduling flexibility required to provide for an appropriate level of patient care coverage. May require evening or weekend hours in the future based on business needs.

Department/Division Highlights:

Our Pulmonary Medicine Program provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care through pulmonary and sleep physicians, advanced practice providers, nutritionists, and social workers, while advancing education and research in pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine. Our board-certified or board-eligible physicians care for more than 8,000 outpatients and 2,500 inpatients each year at Children's Wisconsin. The program includes Wisconsin's only pediatric sleep center accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine-one of only 25 accredited centers in the country dedicated solely to children-as well as a nationally accredited cystic fibrosis center with a strong emphasis on cystic fibrosis care and research. In partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin, our faculty conduct research to develop and advance new treatments, including playing an important role in identifying EVALI (E-cigarette or Vaping product use Associated Lung Injury), and are active in community advocacy and state and national efforts to reduce youth vaping.

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:

  • Previous APP pediatric pulmonary experience preferred.

  • Open to experieced APPs; new graduates may be considered with relevant clinical training.

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:

  • Advanced Practice Nurse/ Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

    • Wisconsin RN License

    • Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License

    • Certification Requirements

      • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

    • Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization

  • Physician Assistant

    • Wisconsin Physician Assistant License

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

    • Certification Requirements

      • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

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.

  • As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

  • Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off and more!

Organizational Overview

Children's Wisconsin and Children's Specialty Group

Children's Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children's Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children's Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.

Children's and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin - the Children's Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children's Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2021-2022, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.

Community Overview

The Northeast Wisconsin region features Fortune 500 companies, growing communities, excellent colleges, award-winning health care, performing arts and live music, professional sports (NFL) and abundant recreational opportunities. It includes the Fox Cities, which are 19 communities along the Fox River in East Central Wisconsin, as well as the greater Green Bay area and Door County. This fast-growing area offers a balance of a metropolitan lifestyle with easy access to both ample outdoor activities and major cities.

Each community of the Fox Cities brings its own special history and personality, making the area a unique blend of urban style and small-town warmth.

Appleton has been named a best place to raise kids, while Oshkosh has been named a best city for working parents.

Green Bay, which is situated on the banks of the Bay and Fox River, was named the Best Place to Live in the country by US. News & World Report. Historical landmarks and fun sporting events are hallmarks of the greater Green Bay area. It is a top destination for outdoor recreation and is home to the Green Bay Packers professional football team.

Door County is located on a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan and is often referred to as the 'Cape Cod of the Midwest.' It is known for its picturesque coastal towns, specialty shops, fish boils, cherry and apple orchards and scenic beauty.

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.

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 inCaringways - engaging inCollaborativeefforts - approaching our world withCuriosity- advancingInclusivepractices - demonstratingIntegrityin all we do - treating everyone withRespect. 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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