Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery Full Time Days
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Palos Heights, IL
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant for its Cardiac Surgery department. The PA provides day-to-day ICU coverage, clinic support, and first assisting in the operating room. The schedule is Monday through Friday, four 10-hour shifts, one weekend per month, and two holidays per year. The role provides direct patient care, assesses and manages health problems, and is accountable for health outcomes for an assigned patient population. The PA collaborates with physicians and other health professionals, educates patients and families, supports staff education, mentors students, and participates in quality improvement and research activities relevant to the area of expertise.
Requirements
- Completion of a Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistant Programs.
- Illinois Physician Assistant license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification, as specified by the department.
- Controlled substance license and DEA registration, as specified by the department.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiac Surgery experience.
- Two years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
- Prior operating room experience.
- Prior ICU experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient appraisals, including health histories and physical examinations.
- Provide direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribe and order medications and therapies, and order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluate patients’ need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines when appropriate.
- Teach patients and families about their care.
- Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
- Consult with and collaborate with other disciplines in areas of expertise.
- Apply research-based knowledge and clinical expertise to decision-making.
- Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and model the Patients First approach.
- Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
- Participate in appropriate unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces.
- Develop and participate in programs that meet staff continuing education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
- Mentor and precept students in advanced practice and patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
- Provide day-to-day ICU coverage, clinic support, and first assist in the operating room.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
