Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider – First Assist & EVH

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health-SLUCare in St. Louis, MO, seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join the Cardiac Surgery service line. The role includes first assisting in the OR, EVH, and clinic duties.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, documentation, ordering tests, and bedside procedures such as chest tubes and arterial/central lines. On onboarding, schedule is 3x12s, then 5x8s, with 1:5 call; on-call from home but must reach hospital within 35 minutes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year APP experience in Cardiac Surgery including Surgical First Assisting and EVH.
• RNFA certification or PA-C with licensure eligibility in Missouri.
• Ability to obtain required licensure in the State of Missouri.

Responsibilities

• First assist in OR with EVH and ECMO cannulation/de-cannulation.
• Consultation, documentation, and interpretation of diagnostic tests; bedside procedures.
• Perform chest tube and arterial/central line placement; manage patient in clinic.
• Demonstrate leadership, attention to detail, and continuous learning.
• Schedule: 3x12s post-onboard; 5x8s during onboarding; on-call 1:5, home call with 35-minute hospital arrival.

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

Surgical First Assist (EVH)

OR First Assist role

Education

RNFA certification

Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Job description

SSM Health-SLUCare in St. Louis, MO, seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join the Cardiac Surgery service line. The role includes first assisting in the OR, EVH, and clinic duties.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, documentation, ordering tests, and bedside procedures such as chest tubes and arterial/central lines. On onboarding, schedule is 3x12s, then 5x8s, with 1:5 call; on-call from home but must reach hospital within 35 minutes.