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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient and Inpatient Cardiology

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$112K–$157K /yr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule

100%, day shift working Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. This currently does not include weekends, holidays or call shifts but subject to change based on programmatic growth. You will work at the outpatient clinic at E. Terrace Dr.

Medical Center or the Arbor Gate Clinic in Madison, WI including a regional clinic (location to be determined) and a regular inpatient rotation at East Madison Hospital.

Pay

  • The pay range listed reflects both titles.
  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be Part of Something Remarkable

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our inpatient and ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

  • Provide comprehensive care to both well and ill adult patients.
  • Perform clinic visits for new and returning cardiovascular patients.
  • Provide cardiology consults in the inpatient setting in collaboration with the cardiologist.
  • Provide timely communication to patients and staff for the management of patient needs.

At UW Health, You Will Have

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Education

  • If Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program.
  • If Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited PA Program.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum – State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure

If Nurse Practitioner*

  • Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
  • Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice. These may include the following: Adult, Adult/Gerontology Acute Care, Adult/Gerontology Primary Care, or Family.

If Physician Assistant*

  • Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
  • Active PA board certification

All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have:

  • Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.
  • Active license or eligibility to obtain active licensure in state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice.

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to adult patients through clinic visits and inpatient cardiology consults. Collaborate with cardiologists to manage patient needs and ensure timely communication with staff and patients.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctorate for Nurse Practitioners or a Bachelor's or Master's for Physician Assistants from an accredited program. Must hold active Wisconsin licensure, board certification in the clinical area of practice, and a DEA license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Outpatient CardiologyPatient ManagementClinical ConsultsPatient CommunicationComprehensive Adult Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient and Inpatient Cardiology at UW Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Cardiology (NP) — ranked against 347 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

UW Health ranks #8 of 10 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 43 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 67% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Cardiology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 347 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits
Relocation assistance