Physician Assistant, Elective General Surgery

SSM Health Dean Medical Group is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Physician Assistant to join our Elective General Surgery Department. This service is heavily grounded in routine general surgery with opportunities to explore in subspecialties such as Endocrine, Colorectal, Advanced Laparoscopic, Breast, Bariatrics, and Hepatobiliary.

As the ideal candidate, you would have surgical experience or a strong attraction to the operating room. You will be extremely skilled in performing invasive procedures. Must be able to function in a high-stress environment and thrive within a team approach model. Must actively pursue opportunities to improve the quality of care provided to the General Surgery patients across the continuum of care.

Requirements

• Prefer post-education experience practicing as a physician assistant in a surgical specialty.
• New graduates welcome to apply who have had elective surgical or surgical rotations as we have a robust training and on-boarding program.
• First-assist OR experience.
• Wisconsin certified physician assistant.
• BLS required and ACLS certification highly encouraged.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Become a key member of a multidisciplinary group consisting of 10 APs and 8 MDs.
• Work week is considered five (5), 8-hour days.
• Physician Assistants will work with surgeons across a wide array of subspecialties.
• The position includes operative first assisting, inpatient/floor and outpatient/clinic responsibilities.
• AP call (24-hour call) is shared equally 1:10 weekdays and 1:10 weekends as well as rotating holidays.
• No trauma call is required.
• Hospital Privileges at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, an ACS Level II Trauma Center, 440-bed tertiary care facility and Ambulatory Surgery Center.

About SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison:

Located on SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison's campus, SSM Health Outpatient Center offers easy access to a variety of medical services.

At SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Madison, our goal is to serve the community and play an active role in it. For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report recognized SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison as one of the best hospitals in Wisconsin (2024-2025).

Serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison is a 440-bed hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and diagnostic services. St. Mary's Hospital is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center, a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Community Description:

Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is a vibrant city known for its blend of natural beauty and vibrant urban life. Nestled between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the city is home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison and enjoys a lively atmosphere fueled by innovation, education, and cultural diversity. Madison boasts an award-winning food scene, expansive beautiful park systems, and a commitment to sustainability that enhances the quality of life. Whether you're savoring local flavors, enjoying live music, or embracing the city's commitment to sustainability, you'll find a welcoming and dynamic environment that feels like home.

About SSM Health

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful. There is something wholly unique and special about practicing medicine at SSM Health. Being here, you’ll experience a remarkable feeling of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness. It’s all-encompassing and inspiring, and it’s what defines and drives our teams every day. We call it the healing power of presence and it touches, enhances, and advances all aspects of the care we give and the careers we offer. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It’s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve. Together – We Care.Devoted care everywhereSSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional health care services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive. No matter where you work within SSM Health, you can expect to be cared for personally and rewarded professionally with:• A very comprehensive and competitive total compensation and benefits package.• Extensive support and resources to support continued personal and professional growth.• Strategic organizational investments in practice infrastructure and technologies to enhance our practice efficiency and increase clinician satisfaction.• Generous paid time off and paid family leave so our team members can achieve work-life balance.