Physician Assistant - PA - Cardiothoracic Surgery

SSM Health-Dean Medical Group, a 500-physician multi-specialty group, is actively recruiting an experienced Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery to work in our well-established Cardiothoracic Surgery Department. The department currently consists of 3 physicians and 6 APs. Physician Assistant must have post educational experience as a practicing PA in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital’s robotic surgery capabilities are unmatched in the region, positioning us as one of only a handful of centers nationwide with the ability to offer robotic cardiac as well as thoracic surgery. We perform the whole gamut of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery including CABG, Valve surgery, Aortic aneurysms and dissections, pulmonary resections and decortications. We do not perform ventricular assist devices.

• Assist in the operating room (including endoscopic and open vein and radial artery harvesting)
• Patient care on the Cardiothoracic Surgery in-patient unit
• Night call on weeknights and weekends (anticipated 1 in 6 for each) for floor patients and for the operating room
• Rare outpatient clinic care
• Rounds and call from home for OR on weekends
• Support full time intensivists for patient care; floor patients are managed by physician assistants with call from home over the phone

• Hours vary between 7am-5pm, 5 days a week with rotating weekend hours
• Anticipated 1 in 6 call schedule
• Position is primarily inpatient and OR responsibilities
• SSM Health Cardiothoracic Surgery is one of the largest heart surgery programs in Wisconsin
• Opportunity to work independently alongside the cardiothoracic surgeons
• Hospital privileges at SSM Health St. Marys Madison

• SSM Health St. Marys Hospital is an ACS Level II Trauma Center
• SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, a 440-bed tertiary care and referral center, is an award-winning facility and has been serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912.
• SSM St. Mary's Hospital is the referral hospital for the 7-hospital SSM Wisconsin Region. Our Wisconsin Region also counts 4 additional affiliate hospitals in our network.

At SSM Health St. Marys 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. Marys Hospital - Madison as one of the best hospitals in Wisconsin ).

Serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912, SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison is a 440-bed hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and diagnostic services. St. Marys 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.

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.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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