Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery - Glenbrook

Edward Elmhurst Health; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Pathways to Promote Growth

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

CME allowance

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in cardiovascular surgery to join Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, IL. This full-time role involves weekday morning to evening shifts with weekend call and holidays.

Inpatient care, OR assistance for CABG, valve replacement, and LVAD implantation will be central to duties. You will work under collaborating physicians, perform exams, order tests, educate patients, and help manage perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Licensed PA in IL required.
• Master's degree in PA specialty required.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications required.
• Prior cardiac surgery experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide care under the direction of the collaborating physician(s).
• Perform history-taking, physical examinations, order imaging/labs and interpret results.
• Instruct patients on therapies and pre/post operative care.
• Assist cardiac surgeon in OR with 1st/2nd assist for CABG, valve replacement, LVAD implantation.
• Maintain records and progress notes.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Prescribe therapies as appropriate and follow evidence-based practice.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification

Licensed PA in IL

Education

Master's degree in PA specialty

Tools

DEA license

Illinois Controlled Substance License

Job description

Position Highlights

Position: Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery

Location: Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, IL

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time (average of 40 hours/week)

Hours: Weekday shifts scheduled between 6:00AM-6:00PM. Rotating weekend call and holidays required.

Required Travel: n/a

Inpatient Role: yes

Job Description

• Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), provides care to patients.
• Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results.
• Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions.
• Assist Cardiac Surgeon in the operating room, providing 1st and 2nd assist support for a continuum of Cardiac Surgery Cases including but not limited to CABG, Valve replacement and LVAD implantation.
• Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures.
• Follows patients through their course of treatment in the clinic and hospital setting.
• Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate.
• Demonstrates evidence-based practice.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty.
• Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum.
• Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health.
• Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease.
• Promotes wellness and prevent illness and injury in various settings for individuals, families, and communities.
• Works autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants.
• Positively contributes to safety outcomes and promoting high-quality patient experience.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals.
• Supports the strategic plan of the organization.
• Adheres to all Endeavor Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• License: Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required.
• Education: Completion of Master's level program in specialty area required.
• Certification: BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience: Prior experience in cardiac surgery preferred, but motivated new graduates interested in the specialty welcomed to apply!

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Health Savings Account Options
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• CME allowance

About Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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