Cardiothoracic Surgery PA — OR First-Assist & Critical Care

spectrumhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discount programs

Job summary

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery inpatient APP team. The PA will provide first assisting in the OR, vascular harvesting, and critical care management for CT surgery patients.

2+ years APP experience preferred. Must hold MI PA license and PA-C; BLS/ARC, PALS, and ACLS certifications required within the stated timelines. Join a nationally recognized program in a vibrant Grand Rapids location.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• LIC-Physician Assistant in Michigan required upon hire.
• PA-C (NCCPA) certification required.
• BLS (American Heart Association) or ARC within 90 days required.
• PALS within 120 days required.
• ACLS within 120 days required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first assisting in the operating room for cardiothoracic cases.
• Perform endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting.
• Deliver critical care and general medical management for pre- and post-operative patients.
• Collaborate with physicians in a team-based model to ensure high-quality cardiac care.

Skills

Cardiothoracic APP experience

Education

MI PA license

PA-C NCCPA

Master's Degree (PA)

BLS/ARC within 90 days

PALS within 120 days

ACLS within 120 days

Job description

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery inpatient APP team. The PA will provide first assisting in the OR, vascular harvesting, and critical care management for CT surgery patients.

2+ years APP experience preferred. Must hold MI PA license and PA-C; BLS/ARC, PALS, and ACLS certifications required within the stated timelines. Join a nationally recognized program in a vibrant Grand Rapids location.