Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

Froedtert ThedaCare Health, Inc., a highly respected, non-profit health system, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Preoperative Optimization Clinic at Holy Family Memorial in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Position Highlights

• 0.8 FTE
• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (full days); Wednesday (half day)
• Patient Volume: Approximately 2-5 patients per day during orientation, increasing to 4-7 patients per day once established
• Predictable schedule with excellent work-life balance and manageable patient volumes

About the Role

This autonomous clinic-based position plays a critical role in preparing patients for surgery by conducting comprehensive preoperative evaluations and medical optimization. The APP will collaborate with anesthesia, surgical teams, and primary care providers to ensure patients are appropriately prepared for anesthesia and surgery, helping to reduce perioperative risks, improve outcomes, and enhance the overall patient experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing preoperative risk assessments and medical evaluations
• Identifying and addressing modifiable risk factors prior to surgery
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients are optimized for surgical procedures
• Developing individualized care plans using evidence-based practice
• Practicing independently within established anesthesia and clinical guidelines

Practice Environment

• High degree of autonomy with the ability to practice independently
• Opportunity to develop your own patient care approach and clinic workflow
• Supported by an overseeing physician and medical director
• Collaborative environment focused on quality, patient safety, and exceptional outcomes

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will possess:

• Experience in surgical preparation, perioperative medicine, anesthesia, hospital medicine, internal medicine, family medicine, cardiology, or a related specialty
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• A passion for improving surgical readiness and patient outcomes

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced APP seeking a highly autonomous role with a predictable schedule, strong physician support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on surgical patient care.