Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Neurohospitalist
Listed compensation
$112k-$157k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in hospital medicine (np) | ranked against 352 Hospital Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $112k–$157k | Hospital Medicine NP median $153k (middle half $148k–$153k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$143k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine NP listings in Wisconsin | 6 active | 388 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 58% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Wisconsin 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 119 postings, 207 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine NP listings | 130 in the last 30 days | 146 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 |
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