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Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Associate - Wausau - Direct Primary Care

Anovia Health

Wausau, WI

$63/hr

About $131k–$154k/yr

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Posted Apr 11, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

What this means for you

Anovia Health runs at clinic pace — scheduled patients and predictable hours. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $131k–$154k a year.

About this role

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*Join a practice focused on thoughtful, patient-first care every day.* Anovia Health, a physician-led, independent, Wisconsin-based direct primary care provider, seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physicians Associate (PA) to be an integral part of our Wausau Care Team. Here, you will collaborate with physicians and fellow healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care for patients from birth to age 64. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives while contributing to an innovative, growing practice. *Who We’re Looking For* * NP or PA with at least two years prior experience, preferably in a primary care clinical setting * Self-starter who thrives in a patient-centered, independent setting * Passionate about quality care and cost-effective treatment options *Why You’ll Love This Role* * Be part of a collaborative, independent care team, collaborating with a lead physician and other APCs and health care professionals * Work with patients of all ages (birth to 64) in a meaningful, hands-on way * Opportunity to grow in leadership and influence practice innovation * Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits *What You’ll Do* * Diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries * Order and interpret diagnostic tests (X-rays, ECGs, labs) * Prescribe medications, treatments and therapies, as well as non-pharmacological treatment modalities * Perform procedures * Educate and counsel patients and families on healthy lifestyles and health care options *About Anovia Health* Anovia Health is a *physician-led, independent, Wisconsin-based direct primary care provider*. We are committed to *innovative, patient-centered care* and are excited to welcome an NP or PA to our Wausau Care Team. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $63.00 - $74.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Vision insurance Ability to Commute: * Wausau, WI 54401 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Wausau, WI 54401: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

Skills for this role

Diagnose Acute Illnesses and InjuriesTreat Acute Illnesses and InjuriesOrder Diagnostic TestsInterpret Diagnostic TestsPrescribe MedicationsPerform ProceduresPatient Education

Requirements

  • NP
  • PA

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid time off

About the employer

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Anovia Health
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You would practice in Anovia Health’s independent, physician-led Direct Primary Care clinics around Appleton and other Wisconsin communities—small settings, not a hospital system. The work covers patients from birth to age 64: acute visits, ordering diagnostics, prescribing, and procedures, with…

What reviewers appreciate

  • NP/PA DPC pay listed at $63–$74/hr ($63–$75 Eau Claire)
  • No expectation of after-hours charting
  • Full-time and part-time options with flexible clinic hours/days

What reviewers flag

  • Float RN/LPN/CMA work requires commuting across Marshfield, Merrill, Wausau, Wisconsin Rapids, Weston, and Stevens Point
  • In-person only; Appleton-area roles list commute or relocate to 54914
  • RN/LPN/CMA float pay estimated $36,000–$60,000/year, well below NP/PA hourly bands
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Living in Wausau, WI

Wausau sits along the Wisconsin River in central Wisconsin, framed by Rib Mountain's scenic slopes. This mid-sized city blends outdoor recreation with a compact downtown, offering a relaxed pace ideal for nurses seeking a close-knit community with year-round access to hiking, skiing, and lakeside weekends.

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Metro price level · Wausau area
7% below the national average
BEA index 92.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,010/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$64,389/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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