Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in Wisconsin
Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in health systems, rural and federally qualified health centers, and outpatient primary care, with demand at every level from new graduate to independent practitioner. Most hiring activity centers on Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where large employers such as Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Prevea Health maintain consistent openings. Family practice, urgent care, and orthopedics are among the most in-demand specialties statewide. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Join us and reimagine health care
Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation, has multiple opportunities for Advanced Practice Clinicians in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Why choose Advocate Health:
- Our clinician-led medical group, under the leadership of Rhonda Hoyer, VP and Chief Advanced Practice Officer, is focused on excellence, transformation and reputation through your voice
- Committed to cultivating the ingenuity of our diverse personalities and teams
- APCs actively engaged in leadership
- Continuing medical education flexibility
- Access to fully integrated continuum of care
- Practice at top of licensure
- Structured on-boarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs
- Variety of opportunities
- On-going professional development
- Competitive salary and benefits
Whether you’re looking to practice in the heart of a city such as Chicago or Milwaukee, a clinic in the suburbs, or a charming small town, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We’re seeking Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) to join our Cardiology team in Sheboygan, Wisconsin as we continue to expand and strengthen care across both hospital and clinic settings.
This is an opportunity to join a growing and evolving program with a true inpatient and outpatient cardiology role within a broad general cardiology practice, including interventional cardiology, a dedicated heart failure clinic, and a growing electrophysiology service, all within a team-based care environment.
Current Focus
We are actively working to:
- Strengthen inpatient coverage
- Rebuild and expand outpatient access (general cardiology and heart failure)
- Enhance APP onboarding, training, and long-term development
- Foster a collaborative, supportive team environment
About the role:
This position includes:
- Inpatient cardiology care (primary focus initially), including stress testing
- Outpatient clinic support as the team expands
- Scheduled Monday through Friday, with weekend hospital coverage (approximately 1 in 5 weekends) added once fully trained
You will have the opportunity to:
- Manage a broad range of cardiovascular conditions
- Work closely with physician and APP colleagues in a team-based model
- Contribute to care model development and workflow design
Cardiology experience is preferred, but we welcome motivated candidates with strong acute care or internal medicine backgrounds, including those looking to build a career in cardiology within a structured and supportive environment.
Licenses & Certifications
- Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
- Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices, and
- Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or
- Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion.
Degrees
- Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant.
- Master's Degree in Nursing
Required Functional Experience
- Would prefer APP experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
- Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
- Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
- Must be able to:
- lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
- perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
- Will be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing and equipment (i.e., goggles, lead apron, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as necessary.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Join us and reimagine health care
Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation, has multiple opportunities for Advanced Practice Clinicians in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Why choose Advocate Health:
- Our clinician-led medical group, under the leadership of Rhonda Hoyer, VP and Chief Advanced Practice Officer, is focused on excellence, transformation and reputation through your voice
- Committed to cultivating the ingenuity of our diverse personalities and teams
- APCs actively engaged in leadership
- Continuing medical education flexibility
- Access to fully integrated continuum of care
- Practice at top of licensure
- Structured on-boarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs
- Variety of opportunities
- On-going professional development
- Competitive salary and benefits
Whether you’re looking to practice in the heart of a city such as Chicago or Milwaukee, a clinic in the suburbs, or a charming small town, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We’re seeking Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) to join our Cardiology team in Sheboygan, Wisconsin as we continue to expand and strengthen care across both hospital and clinic settings.
This is an opportunity to join a growing and evolving program with a true inpatient and outpatient cardiology role within a broad general cardiology practice, including interventional cardiology, a dedicated heart failure clinic, and a growing electrophysiology service, all within a team-based care environment.
Current Focus
We are actively working to:
- Strengthen inpatient coverage
- Rebuild and expand outpatient access (general cardiology and heart failure)
- Enhance APP onboarding, training, and long-term development
- Foster a collaborative, supportive team environment
About the role:
This position includes:
- Inpatient cardiology care (primary focus initially), including stress testing
- Outpatient clinic support as the team expands
- Scheduled Monday through Friday, with weekend hospital coverage (approximately 1 in 5 weekends) added once fully trained
You will have the opportunity to:
- Manage a broad range of cardiovascular conditions
- Work closely with physician and APP colleagues in a team-based model
- Contribute to care model development and workflow design
Cardiology experience is preferred, but we welcome motivated candidates with strong acute care or internal medicine backgrounds, including those looking to build a career in cardiology within a structured and supportive environment.
Licenses & Certifications
- Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
- Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices, and
- Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or
- Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion.
Degrees
- Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant.
- Master's Degree in Nursing
Required Functional Experience
- Would prefer APP experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
- Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
- Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
- Must be able to:
- lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
- perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
- Will be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing and equipment (i.e., goggles, lead apron, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as necessary.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Job Market in Wisconsin
A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Signify Health25
- Advocate Aurora Health23
- Altea Healthcare9
- Optum6
- ProHealth Care (WI)5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services17
- Education1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin nurse practitioner or physician assistant license or Wisconsin-recognized certification
- Master's degree or doctorate in nursing practice or physician assistant studies
- Current DEA registration and controlled substance prescribing authority
- Board certification from AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA as applicable
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required prior to start date
Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in Wisconsin?
Nurse practitioners in Wisconsin must hold an advanced practice registered nurse license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which requires a graduate-level nursing degree and national board certification through AANP or ANCC. Physician assistants must obtain a PA license from the same board after completing an accredited PA program and passing the PANCE exam. Both credentials require ongoing continuing education for renewal.
Which companies hire nurse practitioner or physician assistants in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring nurse practitioner or physician assistants in Wisconsin include Signify Health, Advocate Aurora Health, and Altea Healthcare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's integrated health systems and federally qualified health centers are among the most consistent sources of full-time openings across urban and rural communities.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs?
Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and Kenosha have the most nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its concentration of major academic medical centers and specialty practices, Madison follows as home to UW Health and a dense outpatient care corridor, and Green Bay reflects strong regional health system growth serving northeastern Wisconsin.
Are there remote nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 51% of nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on most clinical roles are by nature. The positions most likely to include remote components are telehealth consultations, psychiatric mental health NP roles, and care management or utilization review assignments.
How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate or residency programs run by large Wisconsin health systems. UW Health and Froedtert Health have both offered NP and PA transition-to-practice programs that provide supervised clinical hours for candidates finishing school. Lateral moves from RN, PA-C associate, or medical assistant roles within a health system often open doors before a formal posting appears. A completed Wisconsin DSPS license application and any clinical practicum hours in Wisconsin settings strengthen your candidacy significantly.
Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across health systems, clinics, and specialty practices. Search for roles that match your specialty and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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