Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Advanced Pulmonary Services
Listed compensation
$112k-$157k
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Work Schedule: 100%, day shift working Sunday – Saturday, 7a – 7:30p; 10 – 12 hour shifts. Will include rotating holidays. You will work at University Hospital located at 600 Highland Ave.
Pay
- The pay range listed reflects both titles.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
Be Part of Something Remarkable
Join the #1 ranked lung transplant hospital in the nation!
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to:
- We are an APP run service that supports the nationally recognized UW Health Lung Transplant program as our primary patient population. We follow patients that are pre-transplant, immediately post lung transplant then through their lives. We also support other advanced lung diseases like cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients with advanced pulmonary disease in an inpatient setting.
- Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessment of patients with acute and chronic conditions affecting the respiratory system.
- Participate in daily rounding and collaborate with attending or consulting team to adjust plants of care.
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 Primary Care, Adult/Gerontology Acute Care.
- 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.
Job Description
UW Medical Foundation benefits
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient care for patients with advanced pulmonary diseases, including those undergoing lung transplants. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct physical assessments and adjust patient care plans during daily rounds.
Requirements
Requires a Master's or Doctorate degree for Nurse Practitioners or a Bachelor's/Master's for Physician Assistants from an accredited program. Must hold active Wisconsin licensure and board certification in the relevant area of clinical practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pulmonology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Pulmonology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 80% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
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).
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