Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic Surgery

Aspirus Health; Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspirus Health is looking for a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery program in Wausau, Wisconsin. The position offers a blend of surgical and inpatient care responsibilities in a supportive environment with competitive pay and a range of benefits including relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Program

Annual CME Allowance

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of critical care experience preferred.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Training for full-scope invasive and noninvasive bedside procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional pre- and post-operative patient care.
• Competently perform a full scope of invasive and noninvasive bedside procedures.
• Integrate Point-of-Care Ultrasound into patient care.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

Endoscopic Vessel Harvest

Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Job description

Aspirus Health is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Physician Assistant to join our growing Cardiothoracic Surgery program

The Physician Assistants in our Cardiothoracic Surgery department function primarily in the role of Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care and are valued members of a dynamic team on the front line of patient care who practice with the utmost autonomy and support.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of critical care experience and/or endoscopic vessel harvest experience. However, new graduates are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate for this full-scope position will receive training to:

• Deliver exceptional pre- and post-operative patient care with high degree of autonomy.
• Competently perform a full scope of invasive and noninvasive bedside procedures
• Integrate Point-of-Care Ultrasound into patient care
• Develop expertise in endoscopic vessel harvest
• Become a member of the PICC line team

As a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant at Aspirus, you will practice at just one hospital. Your time will be split primarily between surgery/OR and inpatient care. A portion of time will also be in clinic. Our goal is 1:5 call.

BENEFITS:Competitive benefits and generous compensation package including relocation assistance, student loan repayment program,annual CME allowance, and a sign-on bonus.

COMMUNITY:Wausau, Wisconsin

• Variety of seasonal activities throughout the year, including snowmobiling, skiing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, festivals, farmer’s markets, theater, and a thriving art scene
• Lively, farm-to-table, community-sourced dining scene
• A normal commute is 10-15 minutes from any part of town
• High performing school districts in the area with over 60 schools, public and private, to choose from
• Close proximity to Central Wisconsin Airport with direct flights to O'Hare International Airport,Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport, and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Contact Information

For more information and to apply [e-mail]