Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic Surgery at SSM Health

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SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Community Description:About SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison:SSM Health-Dean Medical Group, a 500-physician multi-specialty group, is actively recruiting an experienced Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery to work in our well-established Cardiothoracic Surgery Department. The department currently consists of 3 physicians and 6 APs. Physician Assistant must have post educational experience as a practicing PA in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
SSM Health St. Marys Hospitals robotic surgery capabilities are unmatched in the region, positioning us as one of only a handful of centers nationwide with the ability to offer robotic cardiac as well as thoracic surgery. We perform the whole gamut of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery including CABG, Valve surgery, Aortic aneurysms and dissections, pulmonary resections and decortications. We do not perform ventricular assist devices. Team averages around 600 cardiac and 100 thoracic (pulmonary only) patient procedures annually as well as 150 TAVR.
As the ideal candidate, you would have surgical first assist experience and a strong attraction to the operating room. Must be able to function and thrive within a high-functioning team. The new providers responsibilities will include assisting in the operating room (including endoscopic and open vein and radial artery harvesting); patient care on the Cardiothoracic Surgery in-patient unit; night call on weeknights and weekends (anticipated 1 in 6 for each) for floor patients and for the operating room; and rare outpatient clinic care. For weekends, rounds and then call from home for OR. There are full time intensivists for patient care. The floor patients are managed by physician assistants and call is from home over the phone.
Opportunity Highlights:
Hours vary between 7am-5pm, 5 days a week with rotating weekend hours
Anticipated 1 in 6 call schedule
Position is primarily inpatient and OR responsibilities
SSM Health Cardiothoracic Surgery is one of the largest heart surgery programs in WI
Opportunity to work independently alongside the cardiothoracic surgeons
Hospital privileges at SSM Health St. Marys Madison
The Hospital:
SSM Health St. Marys Hospital is an ACS Level II Trauma Center
SSM Health St. Marys Hospital, a 440-bed tertiary care and referral center, is an award-winning facility and has been serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912.
SSM St. Marys Hospital is the referral hospital for the 7-hospital SSM Wisconsin Region. Our Wisconsin Region also counts 4 additional affiliate hospitals in our network.
At SSM Health St. Marys Hospital – Madison, our goal is to serve the community and play an active role in it. For the third consecutive year,U.S. News & World Reportrecognized SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison as one of the best hospitals in Wisconsin (2024-2025). Forbes has also named SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison as one of their 2026 Top Hospitals.
Serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912, SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison is a 440-bed hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and diagnostic services. St. Marys Hospital is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center, a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is a vibrant city known for its blend of natural beauty and vibrant urban life. Nestled between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the city is home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison and enjoys a lively atmosphere fueled by innovation, education, and cultural diversity. Madison boasts an award-winning food scene, expansive beautiful park systems, and a commitment to sustainability that enhances the quality of life. Whether youre savoring local flavors, enjoying live music, or embracing the citys commitment to sustainability, youll find a welcoming and dynamic environment that feels like home.
SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.
For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.

Job Info:

• Company: SSM Health
• Position: Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Work Location: Madison
• Country: US

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