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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Endocrinology Inpatient Diabetes Management

Physician AssistantIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$112k-$157k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100%, day shift working Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. This will include 1:6 weekend rotation and evening call. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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 adult patients with diabetes and/or stress or steroid induced hyperglycemia in multiple contexts in the inpatient setting.
  • Work well on a team of NPs and PAs, as well as coordinate care with other care teams and staff.
  • Participate in daily rounding and collaborate with attending or consulting team in order to adjust plans of care.

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 Primary Care, Adult Acute 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

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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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UW Medical Foundation benefits

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will offer comprehensive care to adult patients with diabetes and/or stress or steroid induced hyperglycemia within the inpatient setting. This involves working closely with a team of NPs and PAs, coordinating care with other teams, and participating in daily rounding to adjust care plans.

Requirements

Applicants must be a Nurse Practitioner with a Master's or Doctorate or a Physician Assistant with a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited program. Minimum requirements include State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure, active certifications/licenses including prescriptive authority, and an active DEA license or ability to obtain one upon hire.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

EndocrinologyInpatient CareDiabetes ManagementHyperglycemia ManagementTeamworkCare CoordinationCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Endocrinology Inpatient Diabetes Management at UW Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,569 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Endocrinology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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).

Physician Assistant by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in physician assistant rolesranked against 4,569 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$112k–$157kPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$143k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Wisconsin69 active4,623 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 66% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,569 Physician Assistant roles 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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Benefits & Perks

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

median 4.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,569 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About UW Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Benefits
Employee Wellbeing Resources

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,837/mo≈ 20% 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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.