Cardiovascular Surgery NP / PA

Ascension Health; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Counseling services

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin, is seeking a Physician Assistant to support an expanding surgical team. The role spans inpatient rounding, ICU management, OR time, and outpatient follow-ups, with active first-assist duties and collaborative care.

A 1:3 call schedule applies, with benefits including a comprehensive package and strong team support. Requirements include Wisconsin PA licensure, BLS, and ALS/ACLS options; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• PA licensure by Wisconsin Medical Examining Board required or before hire date.
• BLS Provider certification; ACLS/ALS accepted.
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program; master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced patient care across the full clinical continuum, including history and physicals, orders and interpretation of diagnostics, and direct treatment plans.
• Inpatient rounding, ICU management, OR time, and outpatient follow-ups.
• Active surgical first-assisting and collaboration with surgical staff.

Skills

BLS Provider

Advanced Life Support

WI PA licensure

Epic EMR

Education

Master's degree in PA studies

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 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.
• 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.

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

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 99,000+ 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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