Physician Assistant Jobs in Wisconsin
Physician assistant jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in primary care, orthopedics, and urgent care, with strong demand in surgical and hospital medicine settings across a market that ranges from new-graduate openings to senior clinical roles. The largest hiring metros are Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where anchor systems like Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Ascension Wisconsin consistently post openings. Dermatology, cardiology, and emergency medicine are among the most in-demand specialties in the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We invite you to begin your story with ProHealth Medical Group. With 15 clinic and urgent care locations throughout Waukesha County, you can be an integral part of improving the health of our community. Opportunities within ProHealth Medical Group range from family and internal medicine to specialty practices like allergy, cardiology, dermatology, OB/GYN, orthopedics, pediatrics, and podiatry.
If you're like us and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we'd like to meet you!
We Offer:
- A culture that's warm, welcoming, and vibrant.
- A team-oriented work environment where opinions are respected and teamwork is valued.
- Leading-edge technology with opportunities to learn and grow.
- Highly competitive wages, an outstanding benefits package and resources to help you further your education.
Last year, our more than 5,000 employees and providers spoke up about their love for their jobs and the work that they do, leading Forbes to name ProHealth Care as a best-in-state employer in Wisconsin. We know that a welcoming culture is built every day, and we want you to be a part of it. After all, it's the way you should be treated.
Watch this short video to get to know us better, imagine how you can help make a difference, and then #beginyourstory with ProHealth Care.
What You Will Do:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) specializing in Pre-Operative Optimization provides comprehensive pre-surgical assessments and medical optimization for patients undergoing elective procedures across the health system. Serves as a critical member of the perioperative care team, ensuring patients are medically prepared for surgery through evidence-based risk assessment, chronic disease optimization, diagnostic evaluation, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, primary care providers, specialists, and hospital-based teams, the APP evaluates surgical readiness, identifies and mitigates perioperative risks, and facilitates timely interventions that improve patient outcomes, reduce surgical cancellations and delays, decrease complications, and enhance the overall patient experience.
What You Will Do
- Complete comprehensive pre-operative assessments for elective surgical patients across most populations (18+ years).
- Determine patient readiness for surgery and identify opportunities for medical optimization.
- Coordinate further pre-operative testing, consultations, or specialty collaboration as needed
- Coordinate specialty consultations and interventions necessary to reduce perioperative risk as needed.
- Partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and primary care clinicians to improve surgical outcomes.
- Provide patient education and support throughout the pre-operative process.
- Drive standardization of perioperative practices and support organizational goals related to surgical quality, safety, efficiency, and patient experience.
- Contribute to reducing avoidable surgical cancellations, delays, readmissions, and complications through proactive patient optimization.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies required
- Minimum of 5 years of Advanced Practice Provider experience required
About Us:
ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Choose how you'd like to apply:
Ready to apply? You have options. For a faster and easier application & interview scheduling process, Chat with Olivia, our AI Recruiting Assistant. You'll answer a few quick questions and be done in minutes. Or, submit a Standard Application.
We invite you to begin your story with ProHealth Medical Group. With 15 clinic and urgent care locations throughout Waukesha County, you can be an integral part of improving the health of our community. Opportunities within ProHealth Medical Group range from family and internal medicine to specialty practices like allergy, cardiology, dermatology, OB/GYN, orthopedics, pediatrics, and podiatry.
If you're like us and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we'd like to meet you!
We Offer:
- A culture that's warm, welcoming, and vibrant.
- A team-oriented work environment where opinions are respected and teamwork is valued.
- Leading-edge technology with opportunities to learn and grow.
- Highly competitive wages, an outstanding benefits package and resources to help you further your education.
Last year, our more than 5,000 employees and providers spoke up about their love for their jobs and the work that they do, leading Forbes to name ProHealth Care as a best-in-state employer in Wisconsin. We know that a welcoming culture is built every day, and we want you to be a part of it. After all, it's the way you should be treated.
Watch this short video to get to know us better, imagine how you can help make a difference, and then #beginyourstory with ProHealth Care.
What You Will Do:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) specializing in Pre-Operative Optimization provides comprehensive pre-surgical assessments and medical optimization for patients undergoing elective procedures across the health system. Serves as a critical member of the perioperative care team, ensuring patients are medically prepared for surgery through evidence-based risk assessment, chronic disease optimization, diagnostic evaluation, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, primary care providers, specialists, and hospital-based teams, the APP evaluates surgical readiness, identifies and mitigates perioperative risks, and facilitates timely interventions that improve patient outcomes, reduce surgical cancellations and delays, decrease complications, and enhance the overall patient experience.
What You Will Do
- Complete comprehensive pre-operative assessments for elective surgical patients across most populations (18+ years).
- Determine patient readiness for surgery and identify opportunities for medical optimization.
- Coordinate further pre-operative testing, consultations, or specialty collaboration as needed
- Coordinate specialty consultations and interventions necessary to reduce perioperative risk as needed.
- Partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and primary care clinicians to improve surgical outcomes.
- Provide patient education and support throughout the pre-operative process.
- Drive standardization of perioperative practices and support organizational goals related to surgical quality, safety, efficiency, and patient experience.
- Contribute to reducing avoidable surgical cancellations, delays, readmissions, and complications through proactive patient optimization.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies required
- Minimum of 5 years of Advanced Practice Provider experience required
About Us:
ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician assistant jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin Physician Assistant license issued by the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
- Completion of an accredited physician assistant master's program required
- Current NCCPA certification or eligibility to sit for the PANCE examination
- Current BLS certification with ACLS preferred for hospital and emergency settings
- Minimum one to three years of clinical experience preferred for specialty positions
- Strong EHR proficiency, particularly with Epic, which is widely used across Wisconsin systems
Physician Assistant Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician assistant in Wisconsin?
To become a physician assistant in Wisconsin, you must graduate from an accredited PA program, pass the PANCE, and apply for a license through the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, which is part of the Department of Safety and Professional Services. Wisconsin requires a collaborative practice agreement or supervision arrangement with a licensed physician. Completing a Wisconsin-based PA program at institutions like Marquette University or the Medical College of Wisconsin strengthens your standing with in-state employers.
How much do physician assistants make in Wisconsin?
Physician assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of about $133,950 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,420 for the lowest 10% to over $169,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physician assistants in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring physician assistants in Wisconsin include Froedtert & MCW, Advocate Aurora Health, and Emplify Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's largest integrated health systems, including those anchored in Milwaukee and Madison, account for the majority of ongoing openings across primary care, specialty, and hospital-based settings.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most physician assistant jobs?
The cities with the most physician assistant openings in Wisconsin are Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls, and Green Bay. Milwaukee leads because of its dense concentration of large health systems and academic medical centers, while Madison benefits from UW Health and a strong research and specialty care presence, and Green Bay draws volume from regional systems serving Wisconsin's northeastern corridor.
Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of physician assistant openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how hands-on most PA roles are. The portions of the work most suited to remote formats are telehealth follow-up visits, chronic disease management consultations, and psychiatric or behavioral health PA roles where direct physical examination is less central.
How can I get hired as a physician assistant in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate PA residency or fellowship programs run by Wisconsin health systems. Froedtert Health and UW Health both operate structured postgraduate training programs designed for new graduates entering hospital medicine, emergency medicine, or primary care. Candidates transitioning from roles as surgical technologists, paramedics, or registered nurses carry practical clinical experience that Wisconsin employers recognize. Holding an active Wisconsin PA license at the time of application and completing rotations with a Wisconsin-affiliated program gives new graduates a clear edge in the state hiring pool.
Where can I find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across health systems, clinics, and specialty practices in the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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