Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery - Glenbrook

Endeavor Health; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 185,936,000 - 260,322,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Pathways to Promote Profesional

Health Savings Account Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking at designated locations

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

CME allowance

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Glenview, IL, seeks a Physician Assistant focused on cardiovascular surgery to support perioperative care across inpatient, outpatient, and operating room settings.

The role includes histories, exams, diagnostics, and treatment planning, with first/second assist duties in major procedures. New grads welcomed; orientation and competency development provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in IL with DEA and Controlled Substances licenses.
• Master's or Doctorate PA program completed.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications required.
• Cardiac surgery experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative care to cardiac surgical patients across inpatient, outpatient, and OR settings.
• Take histories, perform exams, order/interpret diagnostics, and develop treatment plans.
• First/second assistant in CABG, valve surgery, ECMO cannulation, LVAD, and other procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary team throughout the surgical continuum.
• Participate in quality improvement and practice development; orientation for new grads.

Skills

Cardiac surgery knowledge

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate level Physician Assistant/Associate program

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$64.89 - $90.85 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

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

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join the Endeavor Health Cardiovascular Institute Cardiovascular Surgery Team. The Physician Associate provides comprehensive perioperative care to cardiac surgical patients across the inpatient, outpatient, and operating room settings.

Responsibilities include performing histories and physical examinations; ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies; developing and implementing treatment plans; prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies; and providing patient and family education.

Serves as first or second assistant in cardiac surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, ECMO cannulation, LVAD implantation, and other cardiovascular procedures. Performs clinical and procedural responsibilities consistent with training, competency, credentialing, and privileges.

Collaborates with cardiac surgeons and the multidisciplinary cardiovascular team in the management of patients throughout the surgical continuum. Participates in quality improvement, clinical practice development, and service-line initiatives.

Upon successful completion of orientation and demonstration of required competencies, independently participates in operative first-assist and call coverage as core responsibilities of the position.

New graduate PAs are supported through a structured orientation and competency-development process with progressive advancement toward autonomous clinical practice, operative first-assist responsibilities, and call coverage.

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 or Doctorate level Physician Assistant/Associate program.
• 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!

Special Knowledge and Skills Required

• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary surgical environment.
• Demonstrated procedural aptitude and commitment to developing cardiac surgical competencies.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond appropriately to urgent clinical situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in cardiac surgery, critical care, or another acute-care surgical specialty.
• Surgical first-assist and/or endoscopic vein harvesting experience.
• Experience managing postoperative cardiac surgical patients.
• Experience with invasive procedures and mechanical circulatory support.

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

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".

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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