Cardiothoracic Surgery PA/NP - Growth & Collaboration

SSM Health; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Fond du Lac, WI seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. The role offers growth in a collaborative, patient-centered department with opportunities to perform vascular harvests, chest tubes, and central lines, while ensuring excellent perioperative care.

Ideal candidates hold CRNFA certification (or plan to obtain within 5 years). Minimum 1 year CT surgery experience required; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Certified PA or NP with CRNFA certification (or plan to obtain) within 5 years.
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience, including vascular harvests.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, diagnose, and develop treatment plans.
• Perform technical, clinical, and surgical procedures and document care.
• Conduct endoscopic saphenous vein and radial artery harvests; place chest tubes, central lines; assist with intubation.
• Collaborate in a team-focused, patient-centered care environment; participate in rounds.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

CRNFA certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

PA or NP degree

Job description

SSM Health in Fond du Lac, WI seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. The role offers growth in a collaborative, patient-centered department with opportunities to perform vascular harvests, chest tubes, and central lines, while ensuring excellent perioperative care.

Ideal candidates hold CRNFA certification (or plan to obtain within 5 years). Minimum 1 year CT surgery experience required; strong communication and teamwork are essential.