Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant - $233K-327K per year - UW Health : Job Details

UW Health is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant for a job in MADISON, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

.75-1.0 FTE, based on the candidate's preference. 14, 12, 10 and 8 hour shifts available to provide flexibility. Weekend and/or PM shift commitments optional for additional compensation. Some weekend, night,Holiday and pager call may apply at some locations. This position will be assigned a primary work location but must also be willing to work at any of the following locations: University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital, East Madison Hospital, Madison Surgery Center, and the Digestive Health Center in Madison, WI.

Pay:

• External hires may be eligible for up to a $75,000 sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Be part of something remarkable

Join an anesthesia team taking care of some of the most complex patients in Wisconsin! UW Health is a beacon for some of the most challenging and unique medical cases in the Midwest. As the #1 hospital in WI for 13 years running, we are proud of the remarkable care our team provides every day. Our Clinical Anesthetist team plays a critical role in providing care to a diverse range of specialties – from pediatrics, to neuro, transplant, plastics, trauma, outpatient surgeries, and more – we see it all! Our team works in a medically directed care model; we strongly believe that this partnership fosters a collaborative environment while providing the highest quality of care to our patients. UW Health understands the need for continued learning throughout your practice and provides regular opportunities for medical education – including visiting professors, weekly grand rounds, and morbidity & mortality conferences.

If you are focused on the patient experience, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to have the opportunity to do something different every day – UW Health is the place for you!

We are seeking an Anesthesiologist Assistant (C-AA/CAA/ Clinical Anesthetist) to:

• Provide anesthesia care to a complex patient population under the medical direction provided by the UW Department of Anesthesiology faculty anesthesiologists.
• Work collaboratively with administrative, nursing, physician, and other staff to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote UW Health's educational and research missions.
• Work in an academic setting with ample opportunity to contribute to S-AA education. Case mix may include: neuro, spines, ortho trauma, ob/gyn surgery, acute general surgery, transplant, plastics, trauma, cath lab, and outpatient surgery.

Hear more about the perks of working at UW Health.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• A robust paid time off policy, effective January 2026, including 47 days - 22 vacation, 12 sick, 8 holidays, 5 days towards Continuing Medical Education (CME). Plus an allowance for conference registrations to continue growing professionally.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

UW Health and Madison make for one awesome combination. Wisconsin and the Greater Madison area are welcoming, highly desirable places to live, work and raise a family. Learn more about living and working in Madison, WI.

Education:

Minimum – Masters degree from accredited AA program

Certifications:

Minimum –

• Active Anesthesiologist Assistant license in WI AND
• Active national certification from National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)

Our commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW 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.

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UW Health Job ID #39850. Posted job title: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant - $75,000 Sign On Bonus

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.

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Sign-On bonus