Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA/AA) - Mayfair

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 152,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

No on-call

40 CME hours annually

CME allowance $2,250

PTO 30 days

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) to join the anesthesia team at Mayfair in southeastern Wisconsin. This role operates within the ACT care model and emphasizes collaborative, high-quality patient care across diverse surgical specialties.

Highlights include a $100,000 sign-on bonus, a competitive compensation range of $110.00-$138.80 per hour, and guaranteed shift opportunities with premium pay.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a care team.
• Excellent communication skills with physicians and staff.
• Ability to remain composed in high-pressure perioperative environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in anesthesia care under the direction of an anesthesiologist within the ACT model.
• Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and assessments.
• Assist in developing and implementing anesthesia care plans.
• Monitor patients during surgical and procedural interventions.
• Manage airway, hemodynamic, and physiologic parameters perioperatively.
• Document care per organizational, state, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, nurses, surgeons and teams to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Master's Degree in Anesthesia

Job description

Advocate Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit integrated health systems, committed to advancing clinical excellence, innovation, and exceptional patient experiences. We are seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) to join our anesthesia team at Mayfair in southeastern Wisconsin.

This position offers an opportunity to practice within a collaborative anesthesia care team while supporting high-quality patient care across a variety of surgical specialties.

Position Highlights

• $100,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive compensation range: $110.00-$138.80/hour
• No call responsibilities, no weekends required, no holiday coverage required
• ACT Practice Model
• Guaranteed additional shift opportunities with premiums of +$75-$100/hour above base pay
• 30 days Paid Time Off with additional accrual based on years of service
• 40 CME hours annually
• $2,250 CME allowance
• Supportive and collaborative anesthesia team environment

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of anesthesia care under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist within the Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model.
• Perform pre-anesthesia patient evaluations and assessments.
• Assist in developing and implementing anesthesia care plans.
• Monitor patients throughout surgical and procedural interventions.
• Manage airway, hemodynamic, and physiologic parameters throughout the perioperative period.
• Document patient care in accordance with organizational, state, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, nurses, surgeons, and procedural teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Anesthesiologist Assistant license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
• Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA-C) certification issued by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) needs to be obtained within 18 months, and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Education Required

• Master's Degree in Anesthesia.

Experience Required

• No experience required. Experienced AAs and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment while managing multiple demands.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with physicians and other staff.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Location Information

Mayfair is located in southeastern Wisconsin within the greater Milwaukee market and offers convenient access to a broad range of professional, cultural, and recreational opportunities. Team members enjoy practicing within a well-established anesthesia program while serving a diverse patient population and supporting Advocate Health's mission of delivering exceptional care to every patient, every time.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.