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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Acute care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - hospitalist Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$54.9-$82.35/hr

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Job Description

Department: 04170 ABHC Behavioral Health Shared Services - Hospitalists

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

7 on 7 off, Tuesday-Monday. 2:30p-2:30a Mon Fri. 2:30p-12:30a Sat-Sun.

Pay Range

$54.90 - $82.35

Join Us and Reimagine Health Care

Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation, has multiple opportunities for Advanced Practice Clinicians in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Why Choose Advocate Health

Our clinician-led medical group, under the leadership of Rhonda Hoyer, VP and Chief Advanced Practice Officer, is focused on excellence, transformation and reputation through your voice

  • Committed to cultivating the ingenuity of our diverse personalities and teams
  • APCs actively engaged in leadership
  • Continuing medical education flexibility
  • Access to fully integrated continuum of care
  • Practice at top of licensure
  • Structured on-boarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs
  • Variety of opportunities
  • On-going professional development
  • Competitive salary and benefits

Whether you’re looking to practice in the heart of a city such as Chicago or Milwaukee, a clinic in the suburbs, or a charming small town, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Major Responsibilities

Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within an inpatient hospital setting.

Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly.

Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients. Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures. Consults with physician as appropriate. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician.

Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans. Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including: diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development.

Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers.

Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition.

Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care. Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines.

Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients. Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
  • Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices, and
  • Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or
  • Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, and

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion.

  • Degrees
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant.
  • Master's Degree in Nursing
  • Required Functional Experience
  • Would prefer hospital medicine experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

  • Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.

Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
  • Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.

Must Be Able To

lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs over the head. carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.

Must Be Able To

push/pull with 30 lbs of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.

Will be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing and equipment (i. e., goggles, lead apron, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as necessary.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Benefits and more

Paid Time Off Programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic illnesses for patients within an inpatient hospital setting. Responsibilities include prescribing treatments, performing routine procedures, coordinating care, and providing clinical direction to nursing staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license and relevant national certifications (NCCPA, ANCC, or AANP). A Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or a Master's degree in Nursing is required, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Acute carePatient diagnosisTreatment planningMedication managementClinical decision-makingPatient educationElectronic health recordsInterdisciplinary collaborationInpatient careMinor surgeryDiagnostic interpretation

Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 56% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Nurse Practitioner by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in hospital medicine (np)ranked against 293 Hospital Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$152k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Wisconsin217 active14,194 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 56% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin Nurse Practitioner listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment217 active listings, Oct 2026
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (293 Hospital Medicine (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 293 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Advocate Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary and benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Continuing medical education flexibility
Structured onboarding program
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Educational Assistance Program

Living in Milwaukee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$232k
Typical market rent
$1,443/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.