Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery Full Time Days

Northwesternmedicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Cardiac Surgery department to support ICU coverage, clinic activities, and act as first assist in the operating room. The role includes patient care, education, and collaboration with physicians and staff in a fast-paced surgical setting.

The candidate will participate in quality improvement initiatives, maintain licensure, and contribute to departmental committees as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed Physician Assistant in Illinois (IL).
• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification as required by department.
• DEA registration as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive health assessments including histories and physical exams.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes and orders medications and therapies; interprets tests as allowed by privileges.
• Evaluates patients for further health care needs.
• Delivers patient and family education.
• Maintains documentation in medical records for care provided and procedures performed.

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

OR experience

ICU experience

PA experience (2+ years)

Education

Accredited PA program completed

IL PA license

IDFPR license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

DEA registration

Job description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistant to work in our Cardiac Surgery department. The PA will provide day to day ICU coverage, clinic support, and first assisting in the OR.

Schedule: M-F, 4x10s, one weekend per month, and two holidays per year.

Essential Functions :

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
• Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
• Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
• Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.

Responsibilities :

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
• Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
• Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
• Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
• Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.

Required:

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistant Programs
• Physician Assistant in Medicine, Licensed (IL)
• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department
• Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department

Preferred:

• Cardiac Surgery experience
• Two (2) years of experience as a PA
• Prior OR experience
• Prior ICU experience

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.

If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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