Thank you for your interest in UW Health. We are proud to employ more than 800 advanced practice providers (APPs) — nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified anesthesiologist assistants, certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified nurse midwives — at our health care institution. We’ve been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin for 13 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report and have had multiple medical and surgical specialties ranked among the best in the nation over the years. Our practice spans Dane County and the surrounding regions to include primary care and specialty ambulatory practices, as well as inpatient services provided at University Hospital, the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, American Family Children’s Hospital, East Madison, surrounding hospitals and in northern Illinois.
Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) participate in advancing our mission by serving an essential role in providing exceptional care for our patients, teaching the next generation of learners and promoting health in or communities.
As the Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers, it is my role to enhance, optimize and strengthen the roles and relationships of APPs with our patients, physician partners and organization. It is my personal goal to ensure that each of you has a satisfying work environment that is fulfilling, clinically challenging and allows your skills to be fully utilized in meeting the needs of our patients and health care team. As a learning institution, I know you will also find opportunities to grow professionally through scholarly inquiry, continuous learning and leadership. We also have a rich culture for advanced practice professionalism through multiple committees, professional networking, awards and recognition, a clinical ladder and learning opportunities.
Beginning a new position is always a significant professional transition full of new challenges and opportunities. You have made an excellent choice to visit our site and explore what UW Health APPs experience as part of a collaborative health care team. We are excited that you are interested in joining our team.
Sincerely,
Kristen Panther, APNP