Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant
About the role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Cardiovascular Surgery NP or PA to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
Call structure
1:3 rotating call schedule with collaborative, flexible team scheduling and shared holiday rotations.
Practice setting
A highly diverse, multi-faceted blend of inpatient rounding, ICU management, operating room (OR) surgical time, and outpatient clinic follow-ups.
Employed position within a nonprofit health system
Comprehensive Surgical & Clinical Management: Lead advanced patient care across the full clinical continuum—including active surgical first-assisting, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic panels—by independently performing comprehensive history and physical assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, and executing direct treatment plans.
Preventative Wellness & Patient Advocacy: Champion long-term patient outcomes by conducting preventative health screenings, risk assessments, and routine immunizations, while providing vital counseling and education to patients and caregivers regarding treatment options and community resources.
About The Facility
Located at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin, a 350-bed facility with employed primary, specialty and sub-speciality care clinicians
- Certified stroke and chest pain center
- Level III trauma center
- Serving the Fox Valley community population within an integrated regional referral network.
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.
What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need
- Licensure / Certification / Registration: Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Education: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
- Work Experience: 1 year of experience preferred.
Additional Preferences We're Seeking
Vein harvesting experience required.
Malpractice coverage with tail
Malpractice coverage with tail.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.
Malpractice coverage with tail
Malpractice coverage with tail.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Provider-led, collaborative culture
Long-term practice stability
National network with local autonomy
Mission-centered care rooted in service
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