Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – AODA
Listed compensation
$133K–$186K /yr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. You will work at 1102 S.
Park Street in Madison, WI.
Be Part of Something Remarkable
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our care teams by providing high-quality and cost-effective care to patients.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:
- Conduct psychiatric and AODA assessments of patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
- See patients as needed for new and follow-up psychiatric care, AODA treatment, including medications and psychotherapy.
- Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients with acute and chronic health needs.
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 Psychiatric-Mental Health.
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.
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.
UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
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UW Medical Foundation benefits
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric and AODA assessments for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Provide comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination for patients with acute and chronic health needs.
Requirements
Requires a Master's or Doctorate's degree for NPs or a Bachelor's/Master's for PAs from an accredited program. Must hold active Wisconsin licensure, board certification in the respective field, and a DEA license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – AODA at UW Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 58% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$159k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $169k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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