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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Outpatient Cardiology

Physician AssistantIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$112K–$157K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Work Schedule: 100%, day shift working Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. You will work at the Arbor Gate Heart Clinic in Madison, WI.

Pay

  • The pay range listed reflects both titles.
  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be Part of Something Remarkable

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our inpatient and ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients. At UW Health Arbor Gate Clinic, our experts strive to obtain the best possible outcomes for a broad range of heart conditions and rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation and inherited arrhythmias.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner of Physician Assistant to:

  • Provide comprehensive care to both well and ill adult patients in an outpatient setting.
  • Perform clinic visits for new and returning cardiovascular patients.
  • Provide timely communication with patients and staff for the management of patient healthcare needs.
  • Focus on preventative cardiology medicine.

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.
  • 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.

Preferred – Master’s degree or higher.

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. These may include the following: Family; Adult/Gero Primary Care.

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.
  • Active license or eligibility to obtain active licensure in state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice.

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 80 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

Provide comprehensive outpatient cardiovascular care to adult patients, focusing on preventative medicine and the management of heart conditions. Perform clinic visits for new and returning patients while maintaining timely communication with staff and patients.

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 clinical area of practice, and a DEA license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient ManagementClinical VisitsOutpatient Care

Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 44 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 84% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Outpatient Cardiology at UW Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Cardiology (PA) — ranked against 128 active Cardiology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 20 employers

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10
$175k-195k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 20 employers

CME allowance
77%
401k / retirement match
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
Relocation assistance
13% this job
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Cardiology (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo≈ 17% 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

Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits
Referral bonus
Relocation assistance may be available