Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Palm Careers LLC Full time

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to join our expanding cardiothoracic surgery program in Northern Chicago, Illinois.

This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the establishment and growth of a new program alongside a seasoned Cardiothoracic Surgeon within a community hospital environment, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care comparable to that of major hospitals in the Chicago area.

The selected candidate will engage with cardiothoracic surgery patients throughout their entire care journey, including:

  • First assisting in the operating room
  • Providing ICU and inpatient rounding coverage for cardiac surgery
  • Managing test results in the outpatient clinic
  • Collaborating with the surgeon and intensivist for ICU patient management
  • Reviewing patient results and managing pre-operative care via EPIC in-baskets
  • Occasionally seeing patients in the outpatient clinic for post-operative follow-ups

This position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule, with rotating weekends and on-call responsibilities approximately every third day and weekend. On-call duties will occur in the evenings after rounding until 7 AM the following morning, with compensatory time off during the week for those on call.

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
  • For Nurse Practitioners, RN FIRST ASSIST certification and ACUTE CARE certification are mandatory
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Illinois or as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Illinois, with certification from a recognized national certifying body
  • For Physician Assistants, a Master's degree from an accredited program and current licensure in Illinois are required
  • Experience in cardiovascular or surgical settings is essential, along with proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 403B plan, 4-5 weeks of vacation to start, CME funding, and much more.



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