Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery PA — First Assist

OSF Healthcare; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 143,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Health, life, dental plans

Malpractice coverage

Student loan repayment counseling

Career development opportunities

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Bloomington, Illinois, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team. You will work with surgeons and ICU staff, perform first assist duties, round on patients, and manage perioperative care in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include IL APN/PA licensure, ACNP certification for NPs, BLS/ACLS, and prescriptive authority. The role offers 8–10 hour days with call rotation.

Qualifications

• Licensed to provide APN or PA services in IL per state regulations.
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification required for NPs.
• DEA and IL prescriptive authority as applicable.
• BLS/ACLS certified.
• ACNP certification required.
• Eligible to participate in Medicare/Medicaid and other programs.
• Must meet OSF malpractice and liability coverage qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first assist in cardiothoracic and vascular procedures.
• Perform inpatient rounds and postoperative care.
• Manage pre- and postoperative care and handoffs.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging.
• Coordinate care with nursing, case management, and rehab teams.
• 8–10 hour day shifts with shared call rotation and OR call.

Skills

APN/PA licensure IL

BLS/ACLS Certified

ACNP certification

Job description

OSF HealthCare in Bloomington, Illinois, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team. You will work with surgeons and ICU staff, perform first assist duties, round on patients, and manage perioperative care in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include IL APN/PA licensure, ACNP certification for NPs, BLS/ACLS, and prescriptive authority. The role offers 8–10 hour days with call rotation.