Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Endocrinology Inpatient Diabetes Management
Listed compensation
$112k-$157k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in physician assistant roles | ranked against 4,569 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $112k–$157k | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$143k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Wisconsin | 69 active | 4,623 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 66% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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