Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

SSM Health in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is actively recruiting for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to become an integral part of our established department of experienced providers.

This is an ideal role for a PA seeking variety and growth, with the opportunity to develop their skills at the top of their license. Our department fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment centered on learning, teamwork, and patient-focused care. This is a rare opportunity to thrive both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a place to grow and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Certified Physician Assistant with CRNFA certification: If is not CRNFA certified, the employer will provide support and training with the expectation of CRNFA certification within 5 years from training completion
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery is desired, but those applicants with strong surgical experience or training in Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Trauma Surgery and General Surgery encouraged to apply
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering positive patient-provider relationships
• Commitment to staying current with advancements in healthcare and continuously improving clinical skills
• Keen on learning and growing professionally

Position Highlights:

• Responsibilities include examining patients, formulating diagnoses, developing treatment plans for patients, performing technical, clinical, and surgical procedures, and documenting patient progress and surgical care
• Perform endoscopic saphenous vein harvests and radial artery harvests, place and remove chest tubes and catheters, intubate and extubate patients, and place and remove central lines and arterial lines. Robotic lung experience is a plus, but not required
• Anticipated schedule of Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm, including patient rounding every other weekend
• Low burden call is with little to no night cases, predictable weekend volume, and shared equally with our current
• The APP may also write prescriptions and medical orders
• Strong onboarding program

About SSM Health:

At our Fond du Lac, WI facility, physicians are employed by the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic, an independent yet closely affiliated group, while advanced practice providers (APPs) are directly employed by SSM Health, fostering a collaborative and patient-centered care environment.

SSM 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 15,000 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

With 23 hospitals, 9 post-acute care centers, and over 490 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.

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.