Physician Assistant - PA - Trauma Surgery

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Community Description:

About SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison:

SSM Health Dean Medical Group is actively recruiting a full-time (1.0 FTE) Physician Assistant to join our Trauma Acute Care Service at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, an ACS Level II Trauma Center, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Requirements:

• Post-educational experience in a surgical specialty preferred ; ideally within surgery/acute care and trauma settings
• Will review new/recent graduates who have rotations in trauma or general surgery including first assist experience
• Master's degree physician assistant with PA-C
• ATLS/ACLS certification
• Wisconsin-licensed physician assistant or ability to obtain
• Wisconsin DEA or ability to obtain  

Opportunity Highlights:

• Physician Assistant will work primarily with Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons and the Trauma Medical Director
• The primary focus of this position will be assisting in providing high-quality care to trauma and acute care patients with a small focus on outpatient trauma follow-up clinic
• Trauma department schedule: part of a 24/7 program
• No call and shifts will vary between daytime hours of 7a-7p and nights 7p-7a as well as weekend rotations (average 12-13 shifts per month once fully onboarded)
• Hospital Privileges at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, an ACS Level II Trauma Center  

Essential responsibilities of this position include:

• Perform primary surgical first assist for all Acute Care Surgery cases
• Evaluate patients, including performing history and physical examinations in the trauma bay, inpatient and outpatient settings
• Responding to level I and level II trauma activations
• Performing necessary invasive procedures as directed by the trauma surgeon
• Performing secondary and tertiary trauma surveys
• Ordering and interpreting of laboratory and imaging tests
• Coordination of ancillary staff and consulting services
• Participate in the trauma quality process improvement program

At SSM Health St. Mary's 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. Mary's Hospital - Madison as one of the best hospitals in Wisconsin (2024-2025). 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. Mary's Hospital - Madison is a 440-bed hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and diagnostic services. St. Mary's 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.

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For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.