Cardiovascular Surgery NP / PA

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail

Job summary

Ascension in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join a highly specialized cardiovascular surgical team at Water Tower Medical Commons. This full-time employed role includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, with a $2,000 CME allowance and tail coverage.

You will collaboratively provide comprehensive care across inpatient rounding, outpatient clinics, and OR settings, under physician supervision, in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Life Support preferred.
• Orthopedic Physician Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced patient care across the clinical continuum, including history, physicals, diagnostics, and direct treatment plans under physician supervision.
• Active surgical first-assisting, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic panels as part of a cardiovascular service line.
• Collaborate with physicians and APPs to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Provide preventative wellness counseling and coordinate post-operative care and follow-up.

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility Name: Water Tower Medical Commons (Columbia Saint Mary's Milwaukee)

Schedule: Full-Time

$5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available

Productivity incentives:

$2,000 CME allowance

Malpractice coverage with tail

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Join an established, highly specialized cardiovascular surgical team comprised of 1 Vascular Surgeon, 2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and a dedicated cohort of 6 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
• Call structure: Shared call rotation consisting of 1 in 4 to 5 weekends (Friday/Saturday/Sunday coverage) with highly collaborative, flexible weekday call scheduling distributed equitably across the APP team .

Practice setting: A highly diverse, dynamic blend of mixed inpatient rounding, comprehensive outpatient clinic care (including dedicated post-operative tracks), and intense operating room (OR) responsibilities .

• Access to: Advanced surgical facilities at Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee, high-acuity surgical suites, specialized electrophysiology (EP) lead extraction collaborations, and a robust structural heart 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 under the supervision of a physician.
• 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

• Level IV trauma center designation
• Serving a population of approximately 562,407
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians 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:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Orthopedic Physician Assistant preferred.

Education:

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

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• Cardiovascular and vein harvesting experience is required.

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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

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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