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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Anesthesiology Pain Clinic

Nurse PractitionerNo callNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$114k-$160k

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Posted 57m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. No weekends, holidays, or call.

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.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

  • Conduct chart reviews, see patient follow-up, evaluate patients for pain procedures, and perform procedures in clinic
  • Perform in-person, phone, telehealth, and emergency in-person consults
  • Coordinate care team with Anesthesiology Chronic Pain Section Chief or Site Physician
  • Order additional tests and medications as needed

Education

  • 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. These may include the following: Adult, Adult/Gerontology Primary Care, Adult Acute Care, or Family.

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.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.

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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Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will conduct chart reviews, evaluate patients for pain procedures, and perform clinical procedures. They will also coordinate care with the Anesthesiology Chronic Pain Section Chief and provide consultations via in-person, phone, and telehealth methods.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master’s or Doctorate degree for NP or a Bachelor’s/Master’s for PA, along with active Wisconsin licensure and board certification. A valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to hire is also required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Chart ReviewPain ManagementConsultationCare CoordinationPatient AssessmentMedication Management

Anesthesiology — 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 ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k 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, 40% are remote, 54% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in nurse practitioner rolesranked against 13,442 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$114k–$160kNurse Practitioner median $153k (middle half $148k–$153k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$146k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All nurse practitioner listings in Wisconsin255 active15,610 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 54% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment255 active listings, Nov 2026
New Anesthesiology listings (all professions)267 in the last 30 days270 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Practitioner pay trend (all specialties)+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (13,442 Nurse Practitioner roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Wisconsin figures use all nurse practitioners: too few Wisconsin Anesthesiology postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Anesthesiology Pain Clinic at UW Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,442 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 15 employers
11
<$155k
4
$155k-175k
2
$183k
3
$195k-215k
1
$239k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,442 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,837/mo≈ 19% 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.