Cardiovascular Surgery NP / PA

Ascension; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Job summary

Ascension St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking a Physician Assistant to join an established surgical team. The role involves inpatient rounding, ICU collaboration, OR surgical time, and outpatient follow-ups within a nonprofit health system.

Responsibilities include active surgical first-assisting, comprehensive history and physicals, and ordering/interpretation of diagnostics. A competitive benefits package supports career and personal well-being.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced patient care across the full clinical continuum, including active surgical first-assisting, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic panels.
• Order and interpret diagnostics and execute direct treatment plans.
• Provide preventative wellness counseling and education to patients and caregivers.

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Appleton, WI

Facility Name: Ascension St Elizabeth Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time

$5,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance available

$2,000 CME allowance
Malpractice coverage with tail

How you’ll make an impact in this role

- Join an established, expanding surgical team currently looking to add an additional PA to work alongside existing dedicated surgical staff.
- Call structure: 1:3 rotating call schedule with collaborative, flexible team scheduling and shared holiday rotations.
- Practice setting: A highly diverse, multi-faceted blend of inpatient rounding, ICU management, operating room (OR) surgical time, and outpatient clinic follow-ups.
- Access to: Advanced surgical suites, dedicated CVRICU support teams, a direct referral pipeline, and an integrated Epic EMR network.
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Comprehensive Surgical & Clinical Management: Lead advanced patient care across the full clinical continuumâincluding active surgical first-assisting, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic panelsâby independently performing comprehensive history and physical assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, and executing direct treatment plans.
- 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 at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin, a 350-bed facility with employed primary, specialty and sub-specialty care clinicians
• Certified stroke and chest pain center - Level III trauma center
• Serving the Fox Valley community population within an integrated regional referral network.
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Provider-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

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

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• Vein harvesting experience is strongly preferred.

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Benefits that help you thrive

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

*Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating a network of hospitals, clinics and sites of care from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you'll love, all while delivering innovative care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. At Ascension, you are part of a bigger story of care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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