Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility Name: Water Tower Medical Commons (Columbia Saint Mary's Milwaukee)

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift

$5,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance available (if applicable)

$2,000 CME allowance

Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension 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, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

This 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, highly specialized cardiovascular surgical team comprised of 1 Vascular Surgeon, 2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and a dedicated cohort of 6 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

• Call structure: Shared call rotation consisting of 1 in 4 to 5 weekends (Friday/Saturday/Sunday coverage) with highly collaborative, flexible weekday call scheduling distributed equitably across the APP team.Practice setting: A highly diverse, dynamic blend of mixed inpatient rounding, comprehensive outpatient clinic care (including dedicated post-operative tracks), and intense operating room (OR) responsibilities.

• Access to: Advanced surgical facilities at Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee, high-acuity surgical suites, specialized electrophysiology (EP) lead extraction collaborations, and a robust structural heart network.

• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

• Comprehensive Surgical & Clinical Management: Lead advanced patient care across the full clinical continuum—including active surgical first-assisting, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic panels—by independently performing comprehensive history and physical assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, and executing direct treatment plans under the supervision of a physician.

• 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 Facility

• Located primarily out of the Water Tower Medical Commons at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee.

• Serving the greater Milwaukee metropolitan region within an integrated regional referral network.

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service#LI-BK1

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Orthopedic Physician Assistant preferred.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Cardiovascular and vein harvesting experience is required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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