Advanced Practice Provider - APP - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Overview

SSM Health in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is actively recruiting for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. 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 or NP 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.

• Examine patients, formulate diagnoses, develop treatment plans for patients, perform technical, clinical, and surgical procedures, and document 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 with little to no night cases, predictable weekend volume, and shared equally with our current Nurse Practitioner.
• The APP may also write prescriptions and medical orders.
• Strong onboarding program.

• Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with CRNFA certification. If the Nurse Practitioner is not CRNFA certified, the employer will provide support and training with the expectation of CRNFA certification within five years from training completion.
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery is desired, but applicants with strong surgical experience or training in Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Trauma Surgery, and General Surgery are 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.

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 is a committed equal employment opportunity employer based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.