Physician Assistant - Outpatient General Surgery

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Physician Assistant Outpatient General Surgery for a job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: General Surgery - Discipline: Physician Assistant - Duration: Ongoing - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Monday- Friday between the hours of 8:00 am -5:00 pm As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role on our ambulatory care team by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to: - Provide comprehensive pre and post operative care to emergency general surgery patients with varying acuity and diagnoses in an outpatient setting. - Perform history and physical, post-operative visits, wound management, and develop, manage and modify treatment plans for patients undergoing or who have had emergency general surgery. - Perform procedures such as: suture and drain removal, seroma aspiration, sharp debridement, and wound care. Education: Minimum – - 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: Adult; Adult/Gerontology Primary Care; Emergency; 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. - Active license or eligibility to obtain active licensure in state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice. Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s 1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. 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. Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. View Full Job Description UW Medical Foundation benefits UW Health Job ID 44136-PA. About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits

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