Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Inpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
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Job Description
Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. No holidays or call requirements.
Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.
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. At the American Family Children’s Hospital, we are a part of the Carbone Cancer Center, Wisconsin’s only comprehensive cancer center as designated by the National Cancer Institute. We provide cutting edge research and world class patient care.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:
- Independently conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic diagnoses in the inpatient setting.
- Primarily manage a subset of inpatient heme/onc patients including preparing and signing chemotherapy treatment plans and orders
- Perform procedures as indicated such as bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures
- Collaborate with the wide range of Nursing and Physician specialists available at AFCH
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: Pediatric Primary Care or Pediatric Acute Care.
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.
American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families.
American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
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Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Provider will independently conduct comprehensive health assessments and manage a subset of inpatient hematology/oncology patients, including preparing and signing chemotherapy treatment plans and orders. Responsibilities also include performing procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures while collaborating with various specialists.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Master's or Doctorate's degree (for NP) or a Bachelor's or Master's degree (for PA) from an accredited program, along with active State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure, including prescriptive authority. All candidates must possess or be able to obtain an active DEA license upon hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Inpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 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 Oncology (PA) — ranked against 87 active Oncology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 80% 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)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in oncology (pa) | ranked against 87 Oncology (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Oncology median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 80% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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