Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

SSM Health-Dean Medical Group, a 500-physician multi-specialty group, is actively recruiting a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to support our established team at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, and ACS Level II Trauma Center, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certified Physician Assistant
• Surgical First Assist experience a must
• Cardiothoracic Surgery practice experience preferred ; recent graduates with dedicated rotations in cardiothoracic surgery including first assisting will be reviewed
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Wisconsin Physician Assistant License

Responsibilities:

• Assisting 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 OR.
• For weekends, rounds and then call from home for the OR.
• Rare outpatient clinic care.
• Hours vary between 7am-5pm, five (5) days a week with rotating weekend hours.
• Opportunity to work independently alongside the cardiothoracic surgeons.
• Hospital privileges at SSM Health St. Marys Madison.

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery is one of the largest heart surgery programs in Wisconsin. Its 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. Team averages around 600 cardiac and 50-75 thoracic (pulmonary only) patient procedures annually as well as 150 TAVR.

Located on SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison's campus, SSM Health Outpatient Center offers easy access to a variety of medical services.

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 (). 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. 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 citys commitment to sustainability, you'll find a welcoming and dynamic environment that feels like home.

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