Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Company: Aspirus Health
Location: Wausau
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

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

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