Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Grand Rapids, MI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory for local deals

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with employer match

Job summary

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to join a Cardiothoracic Surgery inpatient APP team. The PA will perform surgical first assisting, critical care, and perioperative care for CT surgery patients, operating in a collaborative, team-based environment.

2+ years APP experience preferred. The role supports the flagship cardiovascular program with a strong history of high-volume heart surgery and a comprehensive benefits package in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• MI State Physician Assistant license required upon hire.
• PA-C certification from NCCPA required upon hire.
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required within 90 days.
• PALS certification required within 120 days.
• ACLS certification required within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical first assisting in the operating room.
• Deliver critical care and general medical management for pre- and post-operative patients.
• Function independently as a CT surgery APP within a team-based care model.
• Collaborate with the physician team to deliver high-quality cardiac care.

Skills

First assisting in OR

Critical care management

Independent CT surgery practitioner

Team-based collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

MI PA license

PA-C NCCPA certification

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

PALS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

We are recruiting a highly motivated, experienced Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Cardiothoracic Surgery inpatient APP team. Our Cardiothoracic Surgery program is recognized nationally and performs the highest volume of adult open-heart surgeries in the state of Michigan. This team consists of APPs who provide surgical first assisting and critical care management of the Cardiothoracic Surgery patient. The APP will function independently as a cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant with first assisting in the operating room, endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, critical care and general medical care of pre- and post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients. They work collaboratively with their physician colleagues in a team-based care model to provide high level cardiac care. 2+ years APP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Required Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program.
• LIC-Physician Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Physician Asst Certified (PA-C) - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, which includes Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion.

Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, boasting a vibrant downtown scene with hundreds of local restaurants and craft breweries. It is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, the fastest growing major city in Michigan, and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. A global canvas of creativity and community, Grand Rapids is home to ArtPrize, concert and theater venues, museums, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, city owned parks and is located just 30 minutes away from the beautiful west Michigan lakeshore. With a growing metro area population of over 1 million people, Grand Rapids has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute, and education. In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas.

Corewell Health

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - North Office Building - 221 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Cardiothoracic Surgery - Medical Group West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

variable

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.