Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient General Pediatrics
Compensation
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Job Description
Work Schedule: 80% FTE, Monday through Friday, 4 days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in ambulatory care team by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients and their families.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:
- Participate as a care team member in managing a panel of patients in partnership with our primary care physicians.
- Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health conditions and promote wellness in our outpatient primary care pediatric clinic.
- Provide counseling and education about common pediatric illnesses and promote wellness with patients and families.
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. These may include the following: Pediatric Primary Care or Family Medicine.
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.
- Active license or eligibility to obtain active licensure in state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
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.
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UW Medical Foundation benefits
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will manage a panel of patients in a pediatric primary care clinic in partnership with physicians. They are responsible for evaluating and treating acute and chronic health conditions while providing wellness education to patients and families.
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 in the relevant area, and DEA licensure are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 60% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $153k (middle half $148k–$153k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 14% remote · 60% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient General Pediatrics at UW Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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