Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, S.C. Oak Lawn, IL Job Details Full-time From $115,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Electronic health records (EHR) management Patient assessment ACLS Certification Master's degree Patient interaction Physician Assistant License PA-C Full Job Description Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates (CTVSA) is a private practice of board-certified physicians with extensive training in diseases of the heart, lung, chest and vascular systems with clinical sites throughout Chicagoland. CTVSA offers our patients access to high quality, cutting-edge services and care. Our practice is dedicated to serving our communities. CTVSA is looking to fill the role of a cardiovascular Surgical Assistant. This is a full time, four days a week, salaried position that coordinates with a team of CV assists working alongside surgeons. Position Description Act as a first or second assistant in surgery (CABG, valves, VAD, ECMO, aortic cases, organ procurement and heart transplant, etc.) including vein and/or arterial conduit harvest, with or without endoscope (Getinge Vasoview Hemopro system experience a plus). Order or transmit orders; perform or assist in the performance of laboratory procedures, EKGs, screening procedures, and therapeutic procedures as outlined in the delegation of services; interpret these results and initiate treatment if needed. Place, flush and discontinue central and peripheral venous lines and sheaths. Insert, draw from, and discontinue arterial lines. Discontinue temporary transvenous pacemaker catheter. Insert and remove indwelling urinary catheters. Perform emergent defibrillation. Take a patient history, perform a physical examination and make an assessment and diagnosis based on this information. Initiate, review and revise treatment and therapy plans, make hospital rounds, record progress notes, and write/dictate discharge summaries. Position Requirements Physician Assistant license and Controlled Substance license (preferably Illinois, or Illinois license eligible) Proficient in the use of EMR for charting and communication (Epic and Cerner knowledge a plus) Effective interpersonal communication skills towards colleagues, patients and families, physicians, and clinical and non-clinical staff and strong ability to collaborate well with a team Organizational and analytical skills necessary to maintain efficient workflow Education/Previous Experience At least five years of cardiovascular surgical experience a plus Masters degree from an Accredited Physician Assistant Program, preferred Certification from National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants Current Physician Assistant license(Illinois preferred) ACLS certification

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Cardiothoracic Surgery Work Location:

In person