Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery, Full-time, Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

15h

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 assistance in the operating room. The role includes comprehensive patient assessment and direct clinical care, as well as education for patients, families, and staff. The PA collaborates with physicians and other health professionals, supports quality improvement and research, and may mentor graduate students and serve as a preceptor.

Requirements

• Completion of a Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistant Programs.
• Licensed Physician Assistant in Medicine in Illinois through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, as specified by the department.
• Controlled substance license and DEA registration, as specified by the department.
• Two years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Prior operating room experience.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiac Surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day ICU coverage, clinic support, and first assistance in the operating room.
• Conduct comprehensive patient appraisals, including health histories and physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care and take responsibility for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
• Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients to determine the need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Teach patients and families, document care and education in medical records, and develop educational systems for patients, families, and staff.
• Consult with other disciplines in areas of expertise and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into 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 continuing-education programs for staff and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
• Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Participate in quality-improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level