Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Outpatient Rheumatology
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 13,718 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $112k–$157k | Nurse Practitioner median $153k (middle half $148k–$153k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$143k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Wisconsin | 208 active | 13,978 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 52% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Wisconsin Nurse Practitioner listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment208 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Rheumatology listings | 54 in the last 30 days | 37 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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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