Orthopedic Surgery NP/PA

Ascension; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

CME allowance $2,000

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

Ascension Wisconsin is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in Orthopedic Surgery to join a collaborative team at Ascension All Saints Hospital - Spring Street Campus in Racine, WI.

This role offers a four-day workweek with no required nights or weekends, a sign-on bonus of $5,000 and a CME allowance of $2,000, plus opportunities to develop clinical autonomy and participate in subspecialty care across outpatient, surgical, and inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board prior to hire date.
• Advanced Life Support required (ACLS/ALS); BLS accepted.
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program; master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopedic care across outpatient, surgical, and inpatient settings.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons across subspecialties.
• Opportunity to manage independent clinic hours and develop clinical autonomy.
• Benefit from a four-day workweek with no required nights or weekends.
• Educate patients and families on treatment options and preventive care.

Skills

Orthopedic care

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Racine, WI

Facility Name: Ascension All Saints Hospital - Spring Street Campus

Schedule: Full-Time

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

CME allowance: $2,000

Malpractice coverage with tail

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Join Ascension Wisconsin as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in Orthopedic Surgery. Work alongside a collaborative team of orthopedic specialists to provide patient-centered care, support surgical outcomes, and help patients move forward with greater comfort, confidence, and independence.

• Provide comprehensive orthopedic care across multiple settings, including outpatient clinic, surgical services, and inpatient care.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons across a variety of subspecialties, including total joint replacement, sports medicine, and hand surgery.
• Opportunity to manage independent clinic hours and further develop clinical autonomy.
• Enjoy a four-day workweek, consistent with the existing PA team schedule.
• No required nights or weekends, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Optional opportunity to pick up additional paid weekend coverage, if desired.
• Obtain patient histories, perform comprehensive assessments, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic procedures to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provide and document direct patient care, including the treatment and management of orthopedic conditions, preventive health assessments, screenings, and immunizations.
• Educate and counsel patients and their families on treatment options, preventive care, and available community resources to support informed decisions and optimal outcomes.

Why APP's Choose Ascension

• 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

• Required Credential(s):
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider. 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.

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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