Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Listed compensation
$133K–$186K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Work Schedule: 80-100% FTE, nine hour shifts. Hours will vary to provide appropriate coverage and to meet the needs of the department, which will include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and call.
Be Part of Something Remarkable
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients. The Emergency Department is seeking a highly motivated NP/PA to work alongside a strong cohort of approximately 25 advanced practice providers and 50 core faculty to help aid in the evaluation and management of patients in our busy University Hospital and East Madison Hospital.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant:
- The Emergency Departments (ED) have a combined annual volume of over 114,000 visits/year. Many of our NP/PA hold leadership positions, both within the ED and throughout the hospital system. Working alongside our faculty and residents, you play an integral role in the delivery of patient care.
- Evaluate, examine, diagnose, and treat a variety of acuities of patients in collaboration with the onsite physician.
- Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and imaging studies.
- Order and prescribe appropriate medications for patients Emergency Care.
- Perform routine procedures such as suturing, arthrocentesis, joint reduction, incision and drainage of abscesses with the potential to learn and perform more advanced tasks such as endotracheal intubation and central line placement.
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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: Emergency; 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.
UW Health 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.
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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Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of various acuities in a high-volume emergency department setting. Perform routine and advanced medical procedures while collaborating with onsite physicians and faculty.
Requirements
Requires a Master's or Doctorate for NPs or a Bachelor's/Master's for PAs from an accredited program. Must hold active state 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
Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 41 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 68% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$159k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $169k 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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