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Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - Physician Assistant | Wausau, Wisconsin
Updated 9/02/25
Wausau, Wisconsin, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Cardiovascular
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
DHS/DHSc
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
We are seeking 2 experienced Physician Assistants to join the Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery department at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. This is a locum tenens opportunity designed to provide high-quality surgical assistance and procedural support in a collaborative inpatient setting.
- First-assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures including vein harvesting
- Participate in a team of three surgical assistants per day
- Provide weekday call (1 day/week) and backup coverage
- Participate in a 1:4 weekend call rotation (Friday 3:00 PM – Monday 6:30 AM)
- Maintain a 20-minute call response time
- Minimal call-back (typically 1–2 times per month)
- No rounding or admission responsibilitiesMust be board certified (or board eligible) in specialty
- Active WI license or IMLC eligibility
- ACLS and BLS certification required
- Prior experience in CT Surgery and first assist vein harvesting strongly preferred
- Fellowship preferredClinical Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Call Starts: Weekdays at 3:00 PM | Weekends begin Friday at 3:00 PM
- Patients per Shift: 1–3 surgical cases per day
- Bed Count in Department: 3
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Credentialing Timeframe: ~30 days
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Nearest Airport: Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)
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Holiday Coverage Includes: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Job Responsibilities
Participate in a team of three surgical assistants per day
Provide weekday call (1 day/week) and backup coverage
Participate in a 1:4 weekend call rotation (Friday 3:00 PM – Monday 6:30 AM)
Maintain a 20-minute call response time
Minimal call-back (typically 1–2 times per month)
No rounding or admission responsibilities
Qualifications
Active WI license or IMLC eligibility
ACLS and BLS certification required
Prior experience in CT Surgery and first assist vein harvesting strongly preferred
Fellowship preferred
Working Hours
Call Starts: Weekdays at 3:00 PM | Weekends begin Friday at 3:00 PM
Patients per Shift: 1–3 surgical cases per day
Bed Count in Department: 3
Skills
Cardiothoracic surgical assistance
High proficiency in operating room protocols
Efficient response under pressure (20-min call window)
Professional communication and collaboration in a surgical team setting
