Full Job Description
Palm Health Resources is hiring an experienced Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant in Chicago, Illinois!
Full Continuum of Care Cardiothoracic Surgery role with a primary focus being OR/First Assisting!
Additionally seek experience managing post-operative Cardiac Surgery patients’ in the critical care setting with knowledge of advanced mechanical support devices ( LVAD, Impella and ECMO).
Primary Cases Include: CABG/AVR/MVR/Ascending Ao Aneeurysm repair / LVAD implantation / ECMO /Axillary IABP placement. Monday through Friday 8hr/d; 0600 – 1400 or 0700 – 1500. NO WEEKENDS!
Estimate of amount of on call during the week/weekends? 1 OR call day per week / 1 weekend call per month
How many surgeons will the candidate be working with? 3 Cardiac Surgeons, 4 vascular surgeons (as a scrub)
How large is the surgical department in terms of volume and amount of Surgeons/NP/PA’s? approximately 300 cardiac cases per year à present staffing is 2 APNS / 4 cardiac surgery PAs
How many residents/fellows does the program have? Never more than one, rotating in 3 month increments during the year
What makes the practice unique/good place to work? Supportive team culture
Looking for a Physician Assistant with an accomplished cardiac Surgery Skill as a first assistant including proficiency at Endovascular vein harvesting who can flex to support cases in both Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Cases. Our team will prioritize maintenance of our employed cardiac surgery PAs skill sets including one who is a relative new graduate in need of vein cases. Experienced harvester who has experience supporting new graduates a plus.
Salary Depends Upon Experience &Comprehensive Benefits!
Job Type: Contract
Medical Specialty:
- Cardiology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Perioperative Care
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- On call
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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