Full-Time

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Inpatient Cardiothoracic

Updated on 9/4/2026

UW Health

UW Health

5,001-10,000 employees

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

Compensation Overview

$115.9k - $162.3k/yr

Madison, WI, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Patient Care
Patient Education

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Requirements
  • If Nurse Practitioner, a Master's or Doctorate's degree from an accredited nursing program is required.
  • If Physician Assistant, a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited PA program is required.
  • Minimum Wisconsin Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure is required.
  • Nurse Practitioners must have active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in the state or states of practice.
  • Nurse Practitioners must have active board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of clinical practice.
  • Physician Assistants must have an active Physician Assistant license, including prescriptive authority, in the state or states of practice.
  • Physician Assistants must have active Physician Assistant board certification.
  • All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have an active DEA license or be able to apply for one before or upon hire.
Responsibilities
  • Care for general care and intermediate care patient populations.
  • Provide care and education to patients and their families regarding wellness care and treatment plans for health disorders, and intervene in acute episodes.
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of advanced practice providers to care for cardiac surgery patients throughout the spectrum of their care.

UW Health provides patient care, teaching, and research through a 471-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It combines inpatient treatment and outpatient clinics with multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based care and advanced medical technologies. It differentiates itself as an academic medical center connected to UW–Madison, enabling access to clinical trials and comprehensive transplant services. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance health through high-quality care, education, and research for the community and beyond.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • UW Health will add about 425 employees and expand Beaver Dam specialty services in 2026.
  • Partners Health Center in Rockford expands employer-primary-care reach starting January 1, 2027.
  • Packers partnership on April 16, 2026 boosts brand visibility and community referral flow.

What critics are saying

  • The Beaver Dam acquisition closes before November 1, 2026, then demands costly integration.
  • Union fights over UW Health bargaining rights reached the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025.
  • Out-of-state expansion into northern Illinois increases payer and employer-switching competition risk by 2027.

What makes UW Health unique

  • UW Health celebrated its 2,000th pancreas transplant on August 26, 2026.
  • Its Program for Advanced Cell Therapy launched a first-of-its-kind kidney rejection trial in April 2026.
  • The University of Wisconsin academic link creates specialty depth competitors cannot quickly copy.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Family Planning Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Childcare Support

Flexible Work Hours

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