Cardiac Surgery PA - ICU/OR, 4x10s, Weekend Rotation

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Cardiac Surgery department to provide ICU coverage, clinical support, and first assisting in the operating room. Schedule includes M-F, 4x10s with rotating days, weeknights, one weekend per month, and two holidays per year.

The role requires PA certification, Illinois license, BLS and ACLS, DEA registration, and prior OR experience. Cardiac surgery experience preferred. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program.
• Licensed Physician Assistant in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Controlled substances license and DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day ICU coverage, clinic support, and first assisting in the OR.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and direct clinical care.
• Prescribe and manage medications and order appropriate tests.
• Educate patients and families and document care in the medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals.

Education

PA program accreditation

Illinois PA license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

DEA registration

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Cardiac Surgery department to provide ICU coverage, clinical support, and first assisting in the operating room. Schedule includes M-F, 4x10s with rotating days, weeknights, one weekend per month, and two holidays per year.

The role requires PA certification, Illinois license, BLS and ACLS, DEA registration, and prior OR experience. Cardiac surgery experience preferred. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.