Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Grand Rapids, MI

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is recruiting a highly motivated, experienced Physician Assistant to join its Cardiothoracic Surgery inpatient advanced practice provider team at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The nationally recognized Cardiothoracic Surgery program performs the highest volume of adult open-heart surgeries in the state. The team provides surgical first assisting and critical care management for cardiothoracic surgery patients.

The Physician Assistant functions independently in cardiothoracic surgery, providing first assistance in the operating room, endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, critical care, and general medical care for pre- and postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients. The role collaborates with physician colleagues in a team-based care model to provide high-level cardiac care. Two or more years of APP experience are preferred.

This is a full-time position with 40 scheduled hours per week, variable hours and days, and variable weekend frequency. The primary location is the North Office Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program.
• Michigan Physician Assistant license required upon hire.
• Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) credential from the NCCPA required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 90 days.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required within 120 days.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required within 120 days.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of advanced practice provider experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical first assistance in the operating room.
• Perform endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting.
• Provide critical care management for cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Provide general medical care to pre- and postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Collaborate with physician colleagues in a team-based care model to provide cardiac care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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