Ascension
Overview
Physician Assistant - General Surgery
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Ascension . Home base is Appleton, WI, with work in Appleton and Oshkosh (Fox Valley). This position is part of a Regional Group between
St Elizabeth Hospital , Appleton and
Mercy Hospital , Oshkosh; EMR: EPIC.
Schedule: 1.0 FTE – 36 patient care hours per week, with 4 hours of admin time per week. Clinic hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with one half-day of clinic per week (3-hour block) for pre-op/post-op patients. Rounding on inpatients and in the OR. Responsibilities include assisting the Acute Care Surgeon, new consults/rounding/assisting the Surgeon as needed. Occasional travel to cover cases/rounds at Mercy Hospital, Oshkosh.
Call Schedule: Weekends 1:6 — Call Friday 3:00 pm through Monday 7:00 am. Weekend Call involves rounding both days, and covering emergent OR cases. Weekdays 1:6 — Call 5:00 pm to 7:00 am (responsible for relieving in OR as needed).
EMR System: EPIC. Location: Appleton and Oshkosh, WI — Fox Valley.
Responsibilities Ascension-Wisconsin is looking for a board eligible / board certified Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery Team. This is a great opportunity to partner with Ascension-Wisconsin to provide medical services to patients.
Assist in the OR, and round on patients in the Fox Valley
Call for Weekends 1:6 and Call for Weekdays 1:6
Will consider NEW GRADUATES
Provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician. Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other health care providers or community resources. Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific standards and network nursing policy.
About Ascension Medical Group When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement, and experience, is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
Facilities St Elizabeth Hospital is newly renovated with a state of the art 90-bed patient tower with a full complement of sub-specialists on staff (Cardiology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Gastroenterology, Renal and Surgical Team).
About the Fox Cities Wisconsin's Fox Cities are anchored by Appleton, Neenah and Menasha, along with 16 other surrounding communities - with a unique mixture of urban-style and small-town charm. Ideally located in Northeast Wisconsin, just 100 miles to Milwaukee, 30 miles to Green Bay, 200 miles to Chicago, and 100 miles to Madison. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center offers Broadway shows and a plethora of entertainment. There are over 15,000 lakes and countless opportunities for leisure including sailing, skiing, golfing, fishing, biking, hiking, camping. Patient draw area of 240,000 residents. Fast-growing, safe, family-oriented community with a relatively low cost of living.
Requirements 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. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Orthopedic Physician Assistant preferred. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
Education
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master’s degree preferred.
Work Experience
1 year of experience preferred.
Compliance Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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role at
Ascension . Home base is Appleton, WI, with work in Appleton and Oshkosh (Fox Valley). This position is part of a Regional Group between
St Elizabeth Hospital , Appleton and
Mercy Hospital , Oshkosh; EMR: EPIC.
Schedule: 1.0 FTE – 36 patient care hours per week, with 4 hours of admin time per week. Clinic hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with one half-day of clinic per week (3-hour block) for pre-op/post-op patients. Rounding on inpatients and in the OR. Responsibilities include assisting the Acute Care Surgeon, new consults/rounding/assisting the Surgeon as needed. Occasional travel to cover cases/rounds at Mercy Hospital, Oshkosh.
Call Schedule: Weekends 1:6 — Call Friday 3:00 pm through Monday 7:00 am. Weekend Call involves rounding both days, and covering emergent OR cases. Weekdays 1:6 — Call 5:00 pm to 7:00 am (responsible for relieving in OR as needed).
EMR System: EPIC. Location: Appleton and Oshkosh, WI — Fox Valley.
Responsibilities Ascension-Wisconsin is looking for a board eligible / board certified Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery Team. This is a great opportunity to partner with Ascension-Wisconsin to provide medical services to patients.
Assist in the OR, and round on patients in the Fox Valley
Call for Weekends 1:6 and Call for Weekdays 1:6
Will consider NEW GRADUATES
Provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician. Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other health care providers or community resources. Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific standards and network nursing policy.
About Ascension Medical Group When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement, and experience, is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
Facilities St Elizabeth Hospital is newly renovated with a state of the art 90-bed patient tower with a full complement of sub-specialists on staff (Cardiology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Gastroenterology, Renal and Surgical Team).
About the Fox Cities Wisconsin's Fox Cities are anchored by Appleton, Neenah and Menasha, along with 16 other surrounding communities - with a unique mixture of urban-style and small-town charm. Ideally located in Northeast Wisconsin, just 100 miles to Milwaukee, 30 miles to Green Bay, 200 miles to Chicago, and 100 miles to Madison. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center offers Broadway shows and a plethora of entertainment. There are over 15,000 lakes and countless opportunities for leisure including sailing, skiing, golfing, fishing, biking, hiking, camping. Patient draw area of 240,000 residents. Fast-growing, safe, family-oriented community with a relatively low cost of living.
Requirements 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. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Orthopedic Physician Assistant preferred. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
Education
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master’s degree preferred.
Work Experience
1 year of experience preferred.
Compliance Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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