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Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

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Palm Health Resources

Chicago, IL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant Palm Health Resources - 3.1 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time | Contract 19 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Advanced practice provider Full Job Description Palm Health Resources is hiring an experienced Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant in Chicago, Illinois! FULL TIME, Locums Contract ! 6 MONTH
CONTRACT TO START
with an opportunity to extend! Preferred Candidate to have an IL license, DEA, and CSR/CDS for quick credentialing! Full Continuum of Care Cardiothoracic Surgery role with a primary focus being OR/First Assisting! Additionally seek experience managing post-operative Cardiac Surgery patients' in the critical care setting with knowledge of advanced mechanical support devices ( LVAD, Impella and ECMO). Our culture of support with a flexible schedule and a focus on work/life balance sets us apart. All APPs report to Apps.
Primary Cases Include:
CABG/AVR/MVR/Ascending Ao Aneeurysm repair / LVAD implantation / ECMO /Axillary IABP placement. The Cardiac Surgery Team works 4/10 hr shifts per week, with rotating days off. 1/5 on call and surgical call only! only 1-2 shifts per week of on call! 300 cardiac cases per year. The candidate would join a team of 4 PAs and 4 APRNS How many surgeons will the candidate be working with? 3 Cardiac Surgeons, 4 vascular surgeons (as a scrub) How large is the surgical department in terms of volume and amount of Surgeons/NP/PA's? approximately 300 cardiac cases per year à present staffing is 2 APNS / 4 cardiac surgery PAs How many residents/fellows does the program have? Never more than one, rotating in 3 month increments during the year What makes the practice unique/good place to work? Supportive team culture Looking for a Physician Assistant with an accomplished cardiac Surgery Skill as a first assistant including proficiency at Endovascular vein harvesting who can flex to support cases in both Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Cases. Our team will prioritize maintenance of our employed cardiac surgery PAs skill sets including one who is a relative new graduate in need of vein cases. Experienced harvester who has experience supporting new graduates a plus. Ability to
Commute:
Chicago, IL (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Chicago, IL:
Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
On the road