Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant

Your future role at a glanceLocation:Appleton, WIFacility Name:Ascension St Elizabeth HospitalSchedule:Full-Time | Day Shift$5,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance available (if applicable)$2,000 CME allowanceMalpractice coverage with tailLife at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, youll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.Benefits that help you thriveComprehensive health coverage:medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement:employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insuranceTime to recharge:pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth:Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being:Employee Assistance Program,counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support:parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits:optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreHow you'll make an impact in this roleThis is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Cardiovascular Surgery NP or PA to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.Join an established, expanding surgical team currently looking to add an additional PA to work alongside existing dedicated surgical staff.Call structure:1:3 rotating call schedule with collaborative, flexible team scheduling and shared holiday rotations .Practice setting:A highly diverse, multi-faceted blend of inpatient rounding, ICU management, operating room (OR) surgical time, and outpatient clinic follow-ups .Access to:Advanced surgical suites, dedicated CVRICU support teams, a direct referral pipeline, and an integrated Epic EMR network .Employed position within a nonprofit health systemComprehensive Surgical & Clinical Management: Lead advanced patient care across the full clinical continuumincluding active surgical first-assisting, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic panelsby independently performing comprehensive history and physical assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, and executing direct treatment plans.Preventative Wellness & Patient Advocacy: Champion long-term patient outcomes by conducting preventative health screenings, risk assessments, and routine immunizations, while providing vital counseling and education to patients and caregivers regarding treatment options and community resources.About the FacilityLocated at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin, a350-bed facility with employed primary, specialty and sub-speciality care cliniciansCertified stroke and chest pain center - Level III trauma centerServing the Fox Valley community population within an integrated regional referral network.Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.Why Providers Choose AscensionProvider-led, collaborative cultureLong-term practice stabilityNational network with local autonomyMission-centered care rooted in service#LI-BK1What minimum qualifications you'll needLicensure / Certification / Registration:Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Education:Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.Work Experience:1 year of experience preferred.What additional preferences you'll needVein harvesting experience required.Equal employment opportunity employerAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view theEEO Know Your Rights (English)poster orEEO Know Your Rights (Spanish)poster.Fraud prevention noticeProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.E-Verify statementEmployer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.Visa EligibilityNone