PA - CTS - Wausau, Wisconsin

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

ASPIRUS HEALTH: We heal people, promote health, and strengthen communities

Aspirus Health serves communities throughout northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

·         We operate 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations, and provide home health services, hospice care, and air-medical transport.  

·         We employ nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

·         We are committed to being economically, socially, and environmentally responsible.

·         We are a non-profit health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin.

·         We are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to rural communities.

 Email PhysicianRecruitment@aspirus.org

or visit https://www.aspirus.org/provider-opportunities