What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - PA - OB/GYN position at SSM Health?
SSM Health St. Marys Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our OB/GYN inpatient team working nights and weekends.
This role is ideal for PAs who are passionate about hospital-based obstetric and general surgeries and thrive in a collaborative, high-acuity environment.
This is a 100% inpatient position with no outpatient clinic responsibilities.
Position Overview
The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care, supporting labor and delivery services while collaborating closely with OB/GYN physicians, maternal fetal medicine physicians, resident physicians, and nursing staff.
This role focuses on labor management, OB triage, emergency department and inpatient consultations; offering the opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a supportive, academic-affiliated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Education:
At SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison, our goal is to serve the community and play an active role in it. For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report recognized SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison as one of the best hospitals in Wisconsin (2024-2025). Forbes has also named SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison as one of their 2026 Top Hospitals.
Serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912, SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison is a 440-bed hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and diagnostic services. St. Marys Hospital is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center, a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is a vibrant city known for its blend of natural beauty and vibrant urban life. Nestled between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the city is home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and enjoys a lively atmosphere fueled by innovation, education, and cultural diversity. Madison boasts an award-winning food scene, expansive beautiful park systems, and a commitment to sustainability that enhances the quality of life. Whether you're savoring local flavors, enjoying live music, or embracing the citys commitment to sustainability, you'll find a welcoming and dynamic environment that feels like home.
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.
This role is ideal for PAs who are passionate about hospital-based obstetric and general surgeries and thrive in a collaborative, high-acuity environment.
This is a 100% inpatient position with no outpatient clinic responsibilities.
Position Overview
The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care, supporting labor and delivery services while collaborating closely with OB/GYN physicians, maternal fetal medicine physicians, resident physicians, and nursing staff.
This role focuses on labor management, OB triage, emergency department and inpatient consultations; offering the opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a supportive, academic-affiliated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support labor and delivery patients
- Perform patient assessments in obstetric triage
- Assist with cesarean sections
- Provide gynecology consults for inpatient and emergency department patients
- Conduct postpartum and gynecology rounding
- Manage phone communications for antepartum, postpartum, and gynecology patients
- Collaborate with OB/GYN physicians, MFMs, residents, and nursing leadership
- Participate in high-quality, evidence-based obstetric care aligned with ACOG and SMFM standards
- 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week)
- Night shifts: Monday to Friday 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
- Weekend shifts: Minimum of one weekend per month (Saturday to Sunday 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
- No call schedule
- Shift based role only (no travel required)
- Workload may vary; on call OB/GYN physician backup is available for high volume or complex cases
- Some scheduling flexibility available
- Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) physicians
- OB/GYN physicians
- Certified Nurse Midwives
- Inpatient and clinic based Advanced Practitioners
Education:
- Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program
- One year healthcare or clinical experience which includes clinical hours in a physician assistant training program.
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And
- Physician Assistant - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And
- Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Eligible for or licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin
- Previous operating room experience strongly preferred
At SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison, our goal is to serve the community and play an active role in it. For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report recognized SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison as one of the best hospitals in Wisconsin (2024-2025). Forbes has also named SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison as one of their 2026 Top Hospitals.
Serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912, SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison is a 440-bed hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and diagnostic services. St. Marys Hospital is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center, a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is a vibrant city known for its blend of natural beauty and vibrant urban life. Nestled between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the city is home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and enjoys a lively atmosphere fueled by innovation, education, and cultural diversity. Madison boasts an award-winning food scene, expansive beautiful park systems, and a commitment to sustainability that enhances the quality of life. Whether you're savoring local flavors, enjoying live music, or embracing the citys commitment to sustainability, you'll find a welcoming and dynamic environment that feels like home.
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.