Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Institute

Endeavor Health•Glenview, IL

5d•$67 - $94•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive perioperative care to cardiac surgical patients across inpatient, outpatient, and operating room settings as part of the Endeavor Health Cardiovascular Institute Cardiovascular Surgery Team. The role includes clinical assessment and management, patient and family education, and participation in a range of cardiac surgical procedures. Clinical and procedural responsibilities are performed in accordance with the employee’s training, competency, credentialing, and privileges. The Physician Assistant collaborates with cardiac surgeons and the multidisciplinary cardiovascular team throughout the surgical continuum and contributes to quality improvement, clinical practice development, and service-line initiatives. After completing orientation and demonstrating required competencies, the Physician Assistant independently participates in operative first-assist duties and call coverage. New graduate PAs receive structured orientation and competency development with progressive advancement toward autonomous practice, operative first-assist responsibilities, and call coverage. This is a full-time inpatient role at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, Illinois, averaging 40 hours per week. Weekday shifts are scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; rotating weekends, holidays, and weekend call are required. The hourly pay range is $67.16–$94.03, with the rate determined by factors including expertise and years of experience.

Requirements

Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Illinois.
Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Completion of a master’s- or doctorate-level Physician Assistant/Associate program.
BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications.
Prior cardiac surgery experience through employment or a student clinical rotation.
Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to function effectively in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary surgical environment.
Demonstrated procedural aptitude and commitment to developing cardiac surgical competencies.
Ability to manage competing priorities and respond appropriately to urgent clinical situations.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in cardiac surgery, critical care, or another acute-care surgical specialty.
Surgical first-assist and/or endoscopic vein harvesting experience.
Experience managing postoperative cardiac surgical patients.
Experience with invasive procedures and mechanical circulatory support.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive perioperative care to cardiac surgical patients in inpatient, outpatient, and operating room settings.
Perform histories and physical examinations.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
Develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Provide patient and family education.
Serve as first or second assistant in cardiac surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, ECMO cannulation, LVAD implantation, and other cardiovascular procedures.
Perform clinical and procedural responsibilities consistent with training, competency, credentialing, and privileges.
Collaborate with cardiac surgeons and the multidisciplinary cardiovascular team in managing patients throughout the surgical continuum.
Participate in quality improvement, clinical practice development, and service-line initiatives.
After orientation and competency demonstration, independently participate in operative first-assist duties and call coverage.