Physician Assistant, Surgical - Janesville, WI

Surgical Focus. Stability. Work-Life Harmony.

Location: Janesville, Wisconsin
Schedule: Full Time, Monday–Friday (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Call: None
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Operating Room Focused

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant to join a stable, well established surgical team in Janesville, Wisconsin. This is a highly specialized role designed for a PA who enjoys working in the operating room and prefers a schedule focused almost entirely on surgical first assist responsibilities rather than clinic or outpatient care.

This position was created to support growing surgical volume and address OR staffing needs. You will work closely with experienced OB/GYN and Urology physicians, assisting primarily with gynecologic, pelvic health, and urology surgeries, including open, laparoscopic, and robotic cases.

What Makes This Role Stand Out?

• No call responsibilities
• Majority inpatient work with some clinic support
• Focused almost entirely on first assisting in surgery
• Collaborative and efficient OR environment
• Well Supported Team of nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and nursing staff

Job Description Summary

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care of patients of all ages suffering from a wide variety of conditions in the acute care settings such as inpatient, emergency department and urgent care in collaboration with a physician or designee (these acute conditions may include serious injury and neurological, respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, or psychiatric issues that require urgent medical or surgical intervention).

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program

Experience:

• One year healthcare or clinical experience which includes clinical hours in a physician assistant training program

Required Professional License and/or Certifications:

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And
• Physician Assistant - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And
• Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Preferred:

• Eligible for or licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin
• Previous operating room experience strongly preferred
• Laparoscopic experience is a plus

Join Our Team

If you are a Physician Assistant with OR experience who is looking for a surgical first role with no call, minimal clinic work, and a predictable schedule, we encourage you to apply and learn more.

About SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital:

At SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville, we put our patients and our community first. Our 50-bed hospital offers talented specialists in women's health, cancer care, orthopedics, pediatrics, general surgery, rehabilitation services, sleep disorders, and many more medical services. Forbes has named SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville as a Top Hospital for 2026.

Our connection with SSM Health Dean Medical Group offers patients a seamless health care experience. Rest assured, you'll receive exceptional care from the moment you begin your journey with SSM Health. Our heritage of healing continues today with our deep-rooted commitment to providing personal and compassionate care.

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.