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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Family Medicine
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$119,816 / year median in Wisconsin
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
•Family Medicine UW Health 5543 East Cheryl Parkway (Show on map) Sep 14, 2026
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, Monday
•Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM
•5:00 PM. No 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: Perform annual physical exams and manage the health maintenance needs of our family medicine population.
Care for the acute and chronic needs of patients from newborn to elderly.
Perform telemedicine (video and telephone) visits.
Perform routine clinical procedures independently including wart removal, paps smears, IUD removal, IUD/Nexplanon placement and skin lesion removals.
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:
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. 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. View Full Job Description UW Medical Foundation benefits
Benefits
- Dental Insurance