Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient & Inpatient Surgical Oncology
Compensation
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Job Description
Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 4-10 hour shifts, Monday-Friday between the hours of 6:00 am and 4:00 pm. Hours may vary based on operational needs in the department.
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our 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 surgical oncology patients with varying acuity and diagnoses, in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide consistent high-quality care to our patients.
- Perform procedures such as: suture and drain removal, seroma aspiration, and wound care.
- Participate in daily rounding and collaborate with attending physician and residents in order to adjust plans of care.
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 –
- If Nurse Practitioner: Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND active board certification as a NP in Adult; Adult/Gerontology Primary Care;
Emergency; Family; Gerontology.
- If Physician Assistant: Active PA license in State of Wisconsin 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 AND
- CPR certification.
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 surgical oncology patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, working closely within a multidisciplinary health team. Responsibilities include performing minor procedures like suture and drain removal, seroma aspiration, and wound care, while participating in daily rounding with attending physicians and residents.
Requirements
Applicants must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner (with a Master's or Doctorate) or Physician Assistant (with a Bachelor's or Master's) licensed in the State of Wisconsin, holding relevant board certifications. All candidates require an active DEA license or the ability to obtain one, along with current CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 58% have no call, 66% 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 | 6.4 / 10 · above average in oncology (np) | ranked against 287 Oncology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Oncology median $139k (middle half $128k–$159k)283 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 58% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Oncology pay trend | +5.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient & Inpatient Surgical Oncology 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 Oncology (NP) — ranked against 287 active Oncology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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