Physician Assistant - Surgery
About The Position
Physician Assistant - Surgery Saint Francis Hospital - Evanston, IL Prime Healthcare Join Our Surgical Team at Saint Francis Hospital Saint Francis Hospital, a 197-bed facility in Evanston, Illinois, and a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Surgery team. Located just north of Chicago, we offer advanced surgical care in a collaborative, high-volume environment that includes a Level I Adult Trauma Center. Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional patient outcomes and community-focused care. Position Summary: As a Surgical Physician Assistant, you will work closely with our experienced surgeons to deliver comprehensive perioperative care. This role offers variety across general surgery, trauma, and specialty procedures in a supportive teaching environment. You'll play a key role in patient management from pre-op through post-op, helping drive efficient, high-quality surgical services.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current Illinois PA license (or eligibility).
- NCCPA certification.
- BLS and ACLS certification.
- 1-2+ years of surgical experience (general surgery, trauma, or OR first-assist)
Responsibilities
- Assist surgeons in the operating room with a wide range of procedures, including first-assist duties, retraction, suturing, and wound closure.
- Conduct preoperative evaluations evaluations, including history and physical exams, diagnostic test ordering and interpretation, and patient optimization.
- Provide postoperative care, including rounding, managing complications, pain control, and discharge planning.
- Perform bedside procedures such as central lines, chest tubes, and wound management as needed.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (surgeons, nurses, residents, and specialists) to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Educate patients and families on surgical procedures, risks, recovery expectations, and follow-up care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, trauma response, and on-call coverage as scheduled.
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
