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Sussex, Wisconsin

Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Join Froedtert & MCW Health Community Physicians Network and become a catalyst for change and an advocate for innovation! Our renowned health system includes 10 hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and over 45 health centers and clinics offering a dynamic environment for physicians to excel. You'll have the latest technology, ongoing education, and necessary tools and support to provide excellent patient care. Explore exceptional opportunities within our healthcare system.

We’re currently recruiting for a Family Medicine (Internal Medicine or Med/Peds) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Froedtert Sussex Health Center located in Sussex, WI.

Job Details

This position can be 0.8 - 1.0 FTE

No Weekends

The Froedtert Family Medicine practice is very collegial, collaborative, and consultative with exceptional support staff. The Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Community Physician network is a partnership between Froedtert ThedaCare Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research, and education.

Our health network operates Eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. Enjoy autonomy with the benefit of a large hospital system and an academic affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Community Highlights

Sussex, Wisconsin

Sussex is a vibrant village with a strong sense of community and excellent schools. Known for its safe neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and recreational opportunities, Sussex is perfect for families.

The village offers a variety of community events, shopping, and dining options, as well as easy access to nearby urban amenities. Its welcoming atmosphere and strong community spirit make it an ideal place to live. Sussex is approximately a 30-minute drive from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

For Nurse Practitioners

A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience is preferred.

A master’s degree in nursing is required. Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner program is required.

Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).

Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing is required.

Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is required.

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA-approved equivalent is required upon hire.

Medicaid and Medicare (PECOS) enrollment and DEA registration are required or must be eligible to obtain.

For Physician Assistant

  • Bachelor's degree in physician assistant studies is required.
  • Current State certification as a PA; current DEA.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA-approved equivalent is required upon hire.
  • Medicaid and Medicare (PECOS) enrollment and DEA registration are required or must be eligible to obtain.

As a valued member of our healthcare community, you'll enjoy various benefits designed to improve your overall well-being. Embrace flexibility, ample time off, reliable care options, and enjoy other perks designed to nurture your health and happiness. Take the next step in your career by joining a team that recognizes and rewards your valuable contributions. #Be here.

Please reach out to Anissa Cobb via email at anissa.cobb@froedtert.com or via phone at (248) 385-2583 with any questions.

If you are already a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant employed by Froedtert, the Medical College of Wisconsin, or ThedaCare Network, thanks for being part of the team! Please share this with colleagues you think would be interested in opportunities with us.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages, and retains a diverse workforce. As a federal contractor/subcontractor, we take affirmative action in employment based on race, sex, disability, and status as a protected veteran.

We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

Key Responsibilities

The nurse practitioner or physician assistant will provide high-quality patient care within a collaborative and collegial family medicine practice. They will utilize the latest technology and support tools to contribute to the health system's mission of innovation and medical research.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree in physician assistant studies, along with relevant state licensure and certifications. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience is preferred for nurse practitioners, and all applicants must be eligible for Medicare/Medicaid enrollment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentCollaborationConsultationElectronic health recordsPrescribing

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Froedtert a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Family Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,593 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Sussex

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$470k
Median resident rent
$1,369/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.