Cardiothoracic Surgery PA — Robotic OR & Independent Practice

SSM Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health-Dean Medical Group in Madison, WI seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to support an established team at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, a Level II Trauma Center. Open to experienced surgical first assistants or new grads with CT surgery rotations.

Clinical duties include OR assistance, inpatient care, and rotating weekend coverage. The role emphasizes OR work and collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons. Hospital privileges at St.

Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant in Wisconsin.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Wisconsin Physician Assistant License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operating room, including endoscopic and open vein and radial artery harvesting.
• Care for patients on the CT Surgery in-patient unit.
• Night call on weeknights and weekends (approx. 1 in 6).
• Weekend rounds with call from home for the OR.
• Occasional outpatient clinic duties.
• Hours typically 7am–5pm, five days a week with rotating weekends.
• Possibility to work independently with CT surgeons.
• Hospital privileges at SSM Health St. Marys Madison.

Skills

Surgical first assist

Job description

SSM Health-Dean Medical Group in Madison, WI seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to support an established team at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, a Level II Trauma Center. Open to experienced surgical first assistants or new grads with CT surgery rotations.

Clinical duties include OR assistance, inpatient care, and rotating weekend coverage. The role emphasizes OR work and collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons. Hospital privileges at St.