Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Outpatient Dialysis
Listed compensation
$112k-$157k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Work Schedule: 100% FTE, day shift working Monday – Friday, 8a – 5p. You will work at the Mile Bluff, Lake Delton and Portage clinics.
Pay
- The pay range listed reflects both titles.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:
- Participate in multidisciplinary HD rounds/ collaborate with the patient's care team for care coordination.
- Write and manage dialysis orders
- Manage and treat anemia and BMD
- Assess and refer for dialysis access placement or intervention
- Blood pressure management
- Volume status/estimated dry weight assessment
- Lab results review/management
- Referral for transplant and/or home dialysis program
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.
- Full time benefits for part time work.
- 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
Minimum –
- 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. Adult;
Adult/Gerontology Primary Care, Adult/Gerontology Acute Care.
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 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.
Job Description
UW Medical Foundation benefits
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage dialysis orders and patient care coordination. Responsibilities include assessing patient volume status, managing anemia and bone mineral disease, and facilitating referrals for transplant or home dialysis programs.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid Wisconsin NP or PA license and an active DEA license. A Master's or Doctorate degree is required for Nurse Practitioners, while Physician Assistants require a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited program.
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 - Outpatient Dialysis at UW Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,569 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Nephrology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Nephrology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 72% 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 | 6.4 / 10 · above average in physician assistant roles | ranked against 4,569 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $112k–$157k | Nephrology 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) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 66% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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