Advanced Practice Provider - APP - Cardiothoracic Surgery

SSM Health; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is recruiting a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. The role offers an opportunity for professional growth and skill development, within a supportive and collaborative department. Responsibilities include patient examination, diagnosis formulation, technical clinical procedures, and documentation of patient care. This role offers a predictable schedule, training for CRNFA certification, and a strong onboarding program to enhance your skills in cardiothoracic surgery.

Qualifications

• Certified PA or NP with CRNFA certification required.
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery preferred; strong surgical training acceptable.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and formulate diagnoses.
• Perform clinical and surgical procedures.
• Document patient progress and surgical care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Surgical experience

Education

Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

CRNFA certification

Job description

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. This is a rare opportunity to thrive both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a place to grow and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with CRNFA certification: If Nurse Practitioners not CRNFA certified, the employer will provide support and training with the expectation of CRNFA certification within 5 years from training completion.
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery is desired, but those applicants with strong surgical experience or training in Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Trauma Surgery, and General Surgery 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.

Position Highlights

• Responsibilities include examining patients, formulating diagnoses, developing treatment plans for patients, performing technical, clinical, and surgical procedures, and documenting 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity 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.