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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Neurohospitalist

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$112k-$157k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 29m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE working day shift scheduled from 6a - 4p with a 1:6 weekend rotation covering both Saturday and Sunday. Hours can vary based on operational needs.

You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be Part of Something Remarkable

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

  • Provide neurological services including general neurology, stroke, and neurology consults to adult inpatients at University Hospital. You will care for patients with diagnoses across the spectrum of neurological disorders including, but not limited to: stroke, seizures, epilepsy, mental status changes, neuromuscular disorders, MS, headache and movement disorders.
  • Work in collaboration with faculty, residents, fellows, surgeons, and nursing staff to provide on-going patient care and management.

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 (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
  • 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 Acute Care; Adult/Gerontology Primary Care; Emergency;
  • Family; Gerontology upon hire required.

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.

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.

Job Description

UW Medical Foundation benefits

Key Responsibilities

Provide neurological services including general neurology, stroke, and consults to adult inpatients at University Hospital. Collaborate with faculty, residents, fellows, surgeons, and nursing staff to manage ongoing patient care.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctorate degree for Nurse Practitioners or a Bachelor's/Master's degree for Physician Assistants from an accredited program. Must hold active Wisconsin licensure, board certification, and a DEA license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Stroke carePatient managementClinical assessmentInpatient careConsultationSeizure managementEpilepsy careElectronic health records

Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 58% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Hospital Medicine NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in hospital medicine (np)ranked against 352 Hospital Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$112k–$157kHospital Medicine NP median $153k (middle half $148k–$153k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$143k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine NP listings in Wisconsin6 active388 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 58% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment254 active listings, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine NP hiring demand#4 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 119 postings, 207 closed
New Hospital Medicine NP listings130 in the last 30 days146 the 30 days before (−11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine NP pay trend+2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (352 Hospital Medicine (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.6this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Hospital Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 352 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About UW Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Benefits
Employee Wellbeing Department

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,837/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.