Physician Assistant Trauma and Acute Care Surgery in Madison, WI

SSM Health Dean Medical Group is actively recruiting a full-time (1.0 FTE) Physician Assistant to join our Trauma Acute Care Service at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, an ACS Level II Trauma Center, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Requirements:

• Post-educational experience in a surgical specialty preferred; ideally within surgery/acute care and trauma settings
• Will review new/recent graduates who have rotations in trauma or general surgery including first assist experience
• Master's degree physician assistant with PA-C
• ATLS/ACLS certification
• Wisconsin-licensed physician assistant or ability to obtain
• Wisconsin DEA or ability to obtain

Opportunity Highlights:

• Physician Assistant will work primarily with Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons and the Trauma Medical Director
• The primary focus of this position will be assisting in providing high-quality care to trauma and acute care patients with a small focus on outpatient trauma follow-up clinic
• Trauma department schedule: part of a 24/7 program
• No call and shifts will vary between daytime hours of 7a-7p and nights 7p-7a as well as weekend rotations (average 12-13 shifts per month once fully onboarded)
• Hospital Privileges at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, an ACS Level II Trauma Center

Essential responsibilities of this position include:

• Evaluate patients, including performing history and physical examinations in the trauma bay, inpatient and outpatient settings
• Responding to level I and level II trauma activations
• Performing necessary invasive procedures as directed by the trauma surgeon
• Performing secondary and tertiary trauma surveys
• Ordering and interpreting of laboratory and imaging tests
• Coordination of ancillary staff and consulting services
• Participate in the trauma quality process improvement program

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

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). Forbes has also named SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison as one of their 2026 Top Hospitals.

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.