NP/PA - Inpatient Palliative Care & Telehealth
Aspirus Health · Wausau, WI
Posted October 3, 2026
Aspirus Health · 2200 Westwood Drive, Wausau, WI, US, 54401
Aspirus Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Palliative Care team based in Wausau, Wisconsin.
OPPORTUNITY:
- Full-time position, 5 days per week
- Provide inpatient coverage 2 days/week at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, including Saturdays (required)
- Telehealth palliative services covering 3 Aspirus Health hospitals in upper Michigan, potential for remote
- Preferred schedule Tuesday-Saturday
- No call
- Work collaboratively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to improve quality of life by
- Symptom and Pain Management
- Medication Management
- Disease Progression Education
- Goals of Care Discussions
- Connect Patients and Families with Community and Supportive Services
- Provide Culturally Sensitive Care that Addresses Spiritual, Emotional, and Cultural Needs
- Must have at least 2 years experience as a practicing provider
- Telehealth experience is a plus
- Must have Wisconsin and Michigan licenses
BENEFITS: Competitive benefits and generous compensation package including relocation assistance, student loan repayment program, and annual CME allowance.
COMMUNITY: Discover the Greater Wausau Area
A vibrant, four-season community where career meets quality of life
Located in the heart of north-central Wisconsin, the Greater Wausau Area including Wausau and its surrounding communities like Weston, Rib Mountain, and Mosinee offers an outstanding quality of life. With a blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, the area delivers the lifestyle many professionals are seeking.
- Affordable Cost of Living - Enjoy a high standard of living with affordable housing, minimal traffic, and short commute times (average under 20 minutes).
- Safe, Friendly, and Engaged Communities - Great neighborhoods, excellent schools and a strong sense of connection and engaged local population.
- Year-round outdoor opportunities - Rib Mountain State Park & Granite Peak Ski Area, Wisconsin Riverfront & Whitewater Park, extensive trails & green spaces.
- Additional amenities -
- Boutique shopping and farmers markets, plus major retailers for convenience
- Live performances, concerts, and local festivals
- Local restaurants, craft breweries, and cozy cafs
Employer
Aspirus Health
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system serving communities across Wisconsin, Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northeastern Minnesota. From our home in Wausau, Wisconsin, Aspirus brings together hospitals, clinics, urgent care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, behavioral health and specialty services — including the Aspirus St. Luke's system in Duluth — to deliver advanced, high-quality care close to home.
At Aspirus, you'll join a thriving, financially strong and collaborative health system that is committed to redefining rural health care. Our physicians and advanced practice providers practice leading-edge medicine with the resources of a large system and the relationships of a close-knit community, supported by a culture of joy, compassion and teamwork.
Care deeply. Live fully. Thrive here. Aspirus offers competitive compensation and benefits, professional growth and leadership opportunities, and the chance to live in some of the country's most beautiful and affordable communities — with lakes, forests and four-season recreation right outside your door.