Physician Assistant, Surgical Specialty Lead (Internal Only)

The Orthopedic Program is seeking a Lead Advanced Practitioner.  Applicants must hold a current AP position in the Orthopedic Surgery department with SSM Health Dean Medical Group to be considered.  Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Under supervision of the Orthopedic Medical Director, oversee day to day activities of the AP staff which may include:

• Performance management/evaluation, including annual performance evaluations and assisting in competency assessments and remediation with assistance of Clinic Manager and/ or Director.
• Professional orientation and development of new and existing AP staff.
• Communicating site/division changes to AP staff.
• As delegated by the Orthopedic Medical Director, the Lead AP schedules, coordinates and supervises activities of the AP staff members which may include monitoring and managing workload/staffing, daily assignments, vacation scheduling and scheduling of personal and education days.
• Acts as a liaison to the Orthopedic Medical Director on technical or clinical issues related to the AP staff.
• Acts as a liaison to the Orthopedic Medical Director in promoting exceptional clinical care and customer service in the Division and actively works to resolve identified issues.
• Meets regularly with the following to discuss division and practice related issues: Clinic Manager, Administrator, Medical Director, AP subdivision leads, AP group, and Senior Administration.
• Assist in KPI Measures and departmental activities as required.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Variable weekly schedule with some potential for outreach
• Position will vary based on department need but will include inpatient care, outpatient clinic and OR responsibilities
• Opportunity to work independently alongside the Orthopedic Surgeons
• Hospital Privileges at SSM Health St. Mary’s Madison

 Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant
• Certified Physician Assistant
• Prefer post-education experience in a surgical specialty
• Prefer first-assist OR experience
• Wisconsin PA license and Wisconsin DEA

SSM Health Dean Medical Group South Madison Campus:

This new SSM Health Dean Medical Group, located at 1211 Fish Hatchery Road, houses more than 100 primary and specialty care providers. Primary care services include pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine and women's health. Specialty care services include orthopedics, including joints, podiatry and sports medicine, as well as cancer care, ENT, audiology, wound care, infection prevention and treatment, palliative care and genetic counseling. In addition, the clinic offers extensive therapy services, as well as on-site imaging, lab and retail pharmacy.

SSM Health Orthopedics offers a broad range of services that address the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians, specially trained nurses and therapists are committed to delivering that exceptional care to our patients.

The Hospital:

• SSM St. Mary's Hospital, a 440-bed tertiary care and referral center, is an award-winning facility and has been serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912.
• SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital was named among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals^® by IBM Watson Health^TM. which spotlights the best-performing hospitals in the U.S. based on clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data.

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.

SSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive.

SSM Health and SSM Health Dean Clinic have care centers in cities and communities throughout beautiful and progressive Wisconsin. Enjoy a quality of life that comes with a location known for its idyllic lakes, wooded acres and rolling farmlands. Wisconsin is a state that has long set a standard for good government and citizenship. Whether you’re planning to make a home amidst the backdrop of the high-tech businesses and acclaimed academic institutions in the progressive small city of Madison or within the rolling hills and fresh waters that lead people to the Wisconsin Dells every summer, you’ll find a friendly, affordable and peaceful quality of life that makes Wisconsin among the best states to live in the country.