Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant

Ascension•Appleton, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join an established, expanding surgical team currently looking to add an additional PA to work alongside existing dedicated surgical staff. The practice setting is a highly diverse, multi-faceted blend of inpatient rounding, ICU management, operating room (OR) surgical time, and outpatient clinic follow-ups. Access to advanced surgical suites, dedicated CVRICU support teams, a direct referral pipeline, and an integrated Epic EMR network. This is an employed position within a nonprofit health system. The role involves comprehensive surgical and clinical management, leading 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. It also includes preventative wellness and patient advocacy, championing 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.

Requirements

Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.
1 year of experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Vein harvesting experience required.
Master's degree preferred.
BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

Active surgical first-assisting
Inpatient rounding
Outpatient clinic panels
Independently performing comprehensive history and physical assessments
Ordering and interpreting diagnostics
Executing direct treatment plans
Conducting preventative health screenings, risk assessments, and routine immunizations
Providing vital counseling and education to patients and caregivers regarding treatment options and community resources

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
$5,000 sign on bonus
Relocation assistance available (if applicable)
$2,000 CME allowance
Malpractice coverage with tail