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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Outpatient Rheumatology

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$112k-$157k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Work Schedule: 100%, day shift working Monday - Friday, 8a – 5p. You will work at Junction Road Medical Center and Eastpark Medical Center.

Be Part of Something Remarkable

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our outpatient care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.

UW Health specialists in rheumatology provide a multidisciplinary team approach to managing rheumatic and immunological diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

  • Provide new patient visits, follow-up visits, and coordinate care for adult rheumatology patients in an outpatient setting.
  • Perform routine clinical procedures independently as outlined in practice agreements/scope of practice including, but not limited to, the following: intraarticular or intrabursal injections.
  • Work collaboratively within a team of rheumatology physicians and other advanced practice providers.

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; Neonatal; Pediatric Acute Care; Pediatric Primary Care; Psychiatric-Mental Health; or Women’s Health 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.

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.

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.

Job Description

UW Medical Foundation Benefits

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide new and follow-up patient visits and coordinate care for adult rheumatology patients in an outpatient setting. They will also perform routine clinical procedures, such as intraarticular or intrabursal injections, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of physicians.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master’s or Doctorate degree for Nurse Practitioners or a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree for Physician Assistants from an accredited program. Candidates are required to have active state licensure, board certification, and a DEA license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Intraarticular injectionsCare coordinationImmunological disease managementRheumatoid arthritis treatmentLupus managementMultidisciplinary team collaborationElectronic health records

Rheumatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 52% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner rolesranked against 13,718 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$112k–$157kNurse Practitioner median $153k (middle half $148k–$153k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$143k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Wisconsin208 active13,978 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 52% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin Nurse Practitioner listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment208 active listings, Oct 2026
New Rheumatology listings54 in the last 30 days37 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (13,718 Nurse Practitioner roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Outpatient Rheumatology at UW Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,718 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution

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16
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5
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,718 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About UW Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Two-Week Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Benefits
Employee Wellbeing Program

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,837/mo≈ 20% 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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.