Physician Assistant - PA - Orthopedic Surgery

SSM Health; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Dean Medical Group in Janesville seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to join its orthopedic surgery team. The role features clinic-focused duties, inpatient rounding, and collaboration with fellowship-trained surgeons and a sports medicine physician.

Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with 35 patient contact hours weekly and no nights, weekends, or on-call obligations. Candidates must be PA-C with certification, Wisconsin licensure (and DEA), BLS/ACLS, and a graduate of an accredited

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certified PA (PA-C).
• Ability to obtain PA licensure in Wisconsin and Wisconsin DEA licensure.
• BLS/ACLS certifications.
• Orthopedic surgery experience preferred; new graduates with ortho rotations considered.

Responsibilities

• Clinic-focused practice seeing new, follow-up, and post-op patients with some inpatient rounding.
• Anticipated schedule: Monday–Friday with 35 patient contact hours weekly.
• No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities.

Skills

BLS/ACLS

Education

Graduate of accredited PA program

PA-C certification

Job description

SSM Health Dean Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join its highly skilled Orthopedic Surgery team in Janesville. This is a dynamic role that offers the ability to collaborate with an established and supportive team of fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons, a non-operative sports medicine physician, two other physician assistants, and clinical team.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Clinic-focused position seeing both new, follow-up, and post-op patients with some inpatient rounding.
• Anticipated schedule: Monday-Friday with 35 patient contact hours weekly.
• No nights/weekends/holidays/call.

Requirements:

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program.
• Certified PA.
• Ability to obtain PA licensure in Wisconsin and Wisconsin DEA licensure.
• BLS/ACLS certifications.
• Prior orthopedic surgery experience is strongly preferred, but will consider new graduates who have had orthopedic surgery rotations.

Practice Environment:

• Janesville East Clinic: ~50 physicians across multiple specialties
• SSM Health St. Mary's Janesville Hospital:
• Modern 50-bed facility opened in 2012
• Adjacent physician office building for seamless patient care
• Full-service hospital including ICU, ER, and Urgent Care
• Epic EMR system integrated across the network

About SSM Health:

With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services as well as world-class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organization's footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organization's more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health's Mission: Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

Community Description:

Welcome to JanesvilleWisconsin's Park Placewhere history, scenic beauty, and a true sense of community come together. Nestled along the picturesque Rock River, Janesville offers the charm of a mid-sized city with the amenities of a larger metro area. With over 60 parks and miles of trails for hiking, biking, and kayaking, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore. The charming downtown features local shops, caf&233;s, and cultural attractions like the Rotary Botanical Gardens, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

Janesville is a place where families flourish and professionals thrive, thanks to excellent schools, affordable living, and a strong community spirit. Residents enjoy a peaceful, family-friendly lifestyle with easy access to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, making it an ideal location for those seeking both tranquility and connectivity.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.