Cardiovascular Surgery NP | You are part of a bigger story of care

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility Name: Water Tower Medical Commons (Columbia Saint Mary's Milwaukee)

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift

$5,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance available (if applicable)

$2,000 CME allowance
Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

Position Highlights:

• Inpatient, outpatient, and OR responsibilities
• 1 Vascular Surgeon, 2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and 6 APPs

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.
• Obtain patient history and perform assessment. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures.
• Provide and document direct treatment and management of health conditions.
• Provide counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

About Milwaukee

• Ideally located on the shores of Lake Michigan, 90 miles North of Chicago.
• Milwaukee is a Gamma Global city.
• Culturally diverse community that offers all of the amenities of a large city with the convenience and quality of life found in a smaller city.
• Three major professional teams including Green Bay Packers, Bucks, Brewers, Milwaukee Admirals, are located here as well as indoor soccer and intercollegiate athletics.
• Cultural activities include the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
• For families, Milwaukee has an excellent zoo considered to be among the finest in the country, a world class museum with an IMAX® theater, the Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Discovery World, and an extensive county park system.
• Milwaukee area restaurants offer a delectable cuisine that can satisfy every palate.
• Residents enjoy many outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and sailing on Lake Michigan; hiking, golfing, bike riding, and walking along the lakefront along with many trails.
• Milwaukee is also host to numerous festivals throughout the summer including Summerfest, the largest music festival in the country.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Orthopedic Physician Assistant preferred.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Cardiovascular and vein harvesting experience is required.