Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Anesthesiology Pain Clinic
Listed compensation
$114k-$160k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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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UW Medical Foundation benefits
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 13,442 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $114k–$160k | Nurse Practitioner median $153k (middle half $148k–$153k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$146k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All nurse practitioner listings in Wisconsin | 255 active | 15,610 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 54% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Wisconsin 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 days | 270 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 |
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.
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