The role involves providing direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services under physician supervision, which includes obtaining patient history, performing assessments, and managing health conditions through treatment and documentation. Responsibilities also cover counseling and educating patients and families regarding preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
Requirements summary
Candidates must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire and must be credentialed by the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board prior to the start date. A graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program is required, with a Master's degree preferred, and one year of experience is preferred.
postgraduate degreeAssessmentScreeningFamily EducationImmunizationsPatient CounselingSurgical SupportPatient History TakingCardiovascular SurgeryEPIC EMRDiagnostic CareTeam-Based ApproachPreventive Health CareTherapeutic CareTreatment ManagementDiagnostic Procedures Interpretation
Job description
Your future role at a glance Location
Milwaukee,
WI
Facility
Name:
Water
Tower
Medical
Commons (Columbia
Saint
Mary's
Milwaukee)
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift $5,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance available (if applicable) $2,000 CME allowance Malpractice coverage with tail
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.
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 Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you’ll make an impact in this role This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Cardiovascular Surgery NP or PA to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
Join an established, highly specialized cardiovascular surgical team comprised of 1 Vascular Surgeon, 2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and a dedicated cohort of 6 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
Call structure: Shared call rotation consisting of 1 in 4 to 5 weekends (Friday/Saturday/Sunday coverage) with highly collaborative, flexible weekday call scheduling distributed equitably across the APP team.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Dental
Vision
Holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Parental leave
Professional development
Prescription coverage
Health coverage
Pet insurance
Counseling
Adoption assistance
Legal insurance
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Online learning
Peer support
Spiritual care
Stress management resources
Transportation savings
Family benefits
Practice setting: A highly diverse, dynamic blend of mixed inpatient rounding, comprehensive outpatient clinic care (including dedicated post-operative tracks), and intense operating room (OR) responsibilities.
Access to: Advanced surgical facilities at Columbia St.
Mary's Milwaukee, high-acuity surgical suites, specialized electrophysiology (EP) lead extraction collaborations, and a robust structural heart network.
Employed position within a nonprofit health system Comprehensive Surgical & Clinical Management: Lead advanced patient care across the full clinical continuum—including active surgical first-assisting, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic panels—by independently performing comprehensive history and physical assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, and executing direct treatment plans under the supervision of a physician.
Preventative Wellness & Patient Advocacy: Champion long-term patient outcomes by conducting preventative health screenings, risk assessments, and routine immunizations, while providing vital counseling and education to patients and caregivers regarding treatment options and community resources.
About the Facility Located primarily out of the Water Tower Medical Commons at Ascension Columbia St.
Mary's Hospital Milwaukee.
Serving the greater Milwaukee metropolitan region within an integrated regional referral network.
Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.
Why Providers Choose Ascension Physician-led, 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
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Orthopedic Physician Assistant preferred.
Education
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
Work
Experience: 1 year of experience preferred.
What additional preferences we're seeking Cardiovascular and vein harvesting experience is required.
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