Advanced Practice Professional, NP or PA, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oak Lawn - Full Time

American Addiction Centers

18d•$55 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

At Advocate Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn, every heartbeat tells a story—and we’re honored to help write brighter futures for our smallest patients. As one of the largest pediatric care providers in Illinois and a part of the Advocate Health system, we deliver world‑class, family‑centered care grounded in compassion, excellence, and purpose. We’re seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to join our Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery team—a role for someone who thrives in high‑acuity environments and is inspired by the opportunity to truly change lives. The role involves assisting in complex pediatric cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing comprehensive pre‑ and post‑operative care for critically ill children, and participating in overnight and weekend on‑call coverage. The schedule will include rotating hours, call, weekends, and holidays based on patient and department needs. The pay range for this position is $54.90 - $82.35.

Requirements

Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice
Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Active DEA registration prior to hire
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant
APP experience required in Pediatric CV
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Assists in complex pediatric cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
Provides comprehensive pre‑ and post‑operative care for critically ill children.
Participates in overnight and weekend on‑call coverage.
Collaborates closely with a highly specialized, multidisciplinary pediatric care team.
Delivers care that is clinically exceptional and emotionally supportive for patients and families.
Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
Orders, performs, and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures.