Physician Assistant

University Health Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 86,241 - 105,406; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Competitive insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University Health Services is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our team in a primary care-focused role. This 0.8 FTE position involves providing care to UW–Madison students in a collaborative setting, supporting the mission to enhance student health and well-being.

The starting salary is $95,824. Benefits include generous leave, competitive insurance, and retirement plans. Qualified candidates should have clinical experience and a valid Wisconsin license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a physician assistant.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current Wisconsin Physician Assistant license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Develops individualized care plans based on medical assessments.
• Educates patients on managing conditions and promoting health.
• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats illnesses.

Skills

Clinical assessment of medical conditions

Treatment of chronic health problems

Experience with diverse student population

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Summary

University Health Services is hiring an experienced Physician Assistant to join our team in a primary care–focused role providing care to UW–Madison students in a collaborative, team-based setting. This 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week) position supports our mission to promote, protect, and improve student health and well‑being.

Key Job Responsibilities

• May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
• Develops, implements, collects data, and evaluates health care services as directed by individual care plans
• Develops individualized care plans based on medical assessments in accordance with medical best practices and established rules and regulations
• Educates patients and their support systems on how to manage conditions and to promote the health and well‑being of patients and those around them
• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats illnesses, and manages chronic health problems

Compensation

The starting salary is $95,824.00 and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurance and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a physician assistant
• Experience providing clinical assessment and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Urgent Care settings
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current Wisconsin Physician Assistant license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with college students or young adults, with sensitivity to a diverse student population
• Experience evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries
• Experience performing in‑office procedures (e.g., cryotherapy, incision and drainage, ingrown toenail removal, laceration repair) or willingness to learn
• Experience providing gender‑affirming care

Education

Bachelor's degree required. Master’s preferred.

Employment Requirements

To ensure full consideration, successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States (citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national authorized to work without employer sponsorship). This position is a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations; the selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. Employment may require a criminal background check and reference verification regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy‑related accommodation for any step in the hiring process, please contact the Divisional Disability Representative in the division you are applying to. The application process requires that the applicant and the institution comply with the University of Wisconsin System privacy and confidentiality policies. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.

Contact

Karin Butikofer, [e-mail]