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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – AODA

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$133K–$186K /yr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Psychiatric AssessmentPatient EducationMedication Management

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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
CME allowance
54% this job
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,179 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo≈ 15% 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 (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.

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

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About UW Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off
Malpractice Coverage