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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Inpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 7mo ago

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

Pediatric HematologyInpatient CareHealth AssessmentCollaborationSpecialist Consultation

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).

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in oncology (pa)ranked against 87 Oncology (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOncology median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 80% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (87 Oncology (PA) 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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  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About UW Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits
Employee Wellbeing Department

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.