Cardio Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant - Northwest Indiana Near Chicago
Crown Point, IN, United States
Ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in cardiology, surgery, and or cardiovascular experience.
Experience in vein harvesting is required as well.
Not open to new graduates.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Seeking a Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant to join our group located in in Northwest Indiana.The Physician Assistant will spend their day consulting with patients with chronic cardiac issues, or who are in recovery from acute cardiac events. The Physician Assistant is expected to monitor patients, counsel, educate families and to act as a liaison between doctors, patients, families and hospital staff.
WHAT WE NEED:
Ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in cardiology, surgery, and or cardiovascular experience. Experience in vein harvesting is required. The candidate will have a focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and have a desire to invest in the community, building long-lasting relationships with patients and their families.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
Schedule: 7 on / 7 off
Weekday Call: 7 on / 7 off
Weekend & Holiday Call: 1:2
Employer will support training and competency education Vein harvesting experience is a must
Physician Assistant to support the cardiothoracic surgery
Common Diagnoses: CAD
Cardiac Valvular Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Carotid Disease
CABG
CABG & Aortic Valve Replacement
CABG & Mitral Valve Replacement or Repair
Valve Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
VATS
Lobectomy
Vascular surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy
Femoral Popliteal Bypass
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair Open
Management of Groin Complications
Retroperitoneal Bleeds
Typical Procedures: Procure conduit for coronary artery bypass surgery
First assist in surgery
Arterial lines
Central lines
Place Swan Ganz catheters
Perform thoracentesis
Place and remove intra-aortic balloons
Place and remove chest tubes
Provide pre- and post-operative care
Onsite Equipment EKG
ABI
Pacemaker interrogators
WHAT WE OFFER:
We strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:
Competitive compensation, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives
Generous recruitment bonus program including relocation allowance; commencement and retention packages
Paid malpractice
Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance
Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability
Customized marketing support
Leadership development through board and committee opportunities