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Madison, Wisconsin

Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant, Outpatient Endocrinology

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo 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.

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.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

  • Provide care primarily to patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis and/or general endocrine disorders.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in an outpatient setting.
  • Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients/families with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.
  • Participate in the daily functions of the Diabetes Management Service.

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 comprehensive outpatient care for patients with endocrine disorders, including diabetes and thyroid conditions. They will work within a multidisciplinary team to conduct health assessments and participate in the daily functions of the Diabetes Management Service.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree for Nurse Practitioners or a Bachelor's/Master's for Physician Assistants from an accredited program. Active Wisconsin licensure, board certification, and a DEA license are required for the role.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

EndocrinologyPatient assessmentPhysical examinationHealth history takingMultidisciplinary collaborationOsteoporosis care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant, Outpatient Endocrinology at UW Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Endocrinology (NP) — ranked against 63 active Endocrinology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Endocrinology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

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

Nurse Practitioner by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in endocrinology (np)ranked against 63 Endocrinology (NP) 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
Endocrinology hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 31 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 13 postings, 64 closed
New Endocrinology listings81 in the last 30 days84 the 30 days before (−4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (63 Endocrinology (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Endocrinology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 63 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

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.