Cardiac Surgery PA — ICU/OR, Tuition Reimbursement

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 137,280 - 179,296; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

Matching 401(k)

Health, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine invites a Physician Assistant to work in the Cardiac Surgery department, providing day‑to‑day ICU coverage, clinic support, and first assisting in the operating room.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, four 10‑hour shifts rotating days and weeknights, one weekend per month, and two holidays per year. This role is based in Illinois within Northwestern Medicine’s cardiac surgery program.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in Illinois.
• BLS and ACLS certifications as required by department.
• Two years of PA experience and prior OR experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day ICU coverage and clinic support.
• First assisting in the operating room for cardiac procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and health professionals.
• Educate patients, families, and staff; participate in QA and research.

Skills

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

BLS

ACLS

OR experience

Education

Accredited PA program

Job description

Northwestern Medicine invites a Physician Assistant to work in the Cardiac Surgery department, providing day‑to‑day ICU coverage, clinic support, and first assisting in the operating room.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, four 10‑hour shifts rotating days and weeknights, one weekend per month, and two holidays per year. This role is based in Illinois within Northwestern Medicine’s cardiac surgery program.