Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant
Ascension · Appleton, WI · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Location & Schedule
Appleton, WI – Full‑Time, Day Shift
Compensation & Benefits
- $5,000 sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable)
- $2,000 CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage with tail
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA/FSA options
- Employer‑matched 403(b) retirement plan and disability/life insurance
- Pro‑rated paid time off and holidays
- Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, professional development, online learning
- Employee Assistance Program, counseling, peer support, spiritual care, stress‑management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, family benefits
- Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Provide advanced patient care across the clinical continuum, including surgical first‑assisting, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic panels
- Perform comprehensive history and physical assessments, order and interpret diagnostics, and execute direct treatment plans
- Conduct preventative health screenings, risk assessments, routine immunizations, and patient/caregiver education
- Participate in a 1:3 rotating call schedule with collaborative, flexible team scheduling and shared holiday rotations
- Work in a diverse setting that includes inpatient rounding, ICU management, operating‑room time, and outpatient follow‑ups
- Utilize advanced surgical suites, dedicated CVRICU support teams, a direct referral pipeline, and an integrated Epic EMR network
About the Facility
- Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital – 350‑bed facility in Appleton, Wisconsin
- Certified stroke and chest‑pain center; Level III trauma center
- Serves the Fox Valley community within an integrated regional referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Providers Choose Ascension
Provider‑led, collaborative culture; long‑term practice stability; national network with local autonomy; mission‑centered care rooted in service.
Minimum Requirements
- Physician Assistant credentialed by the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board (required prior to hire)
- BLS provider preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- Advanced Life Support preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; master’s degree preferred
- At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
Additional Preferences
- Vein harvesting experience required