Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

We are hiring an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant for a full-time locum contract position in Illinois! Located just 2 hours from Chicago, work with 2 excellent hospitals. The schedule is Monday-Friday, with weekend on-call responsibilities. The incumbent must have extensive ECMO and endoscopic vein harvesting experience. This locum will work at 2 hospitals; we would strongly prefer an Illinois licensed physician assistant, but would consider a good candidate who doesn't have one. Paid travel, rental car or mileage reimbursement, paid malpractice, and much more! Overtime after 40 hours per week, overtime pay for call back.

Job Description

• Work with 2 excellent hospitals
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, with weekend on-call responsibilities
• Extensive ECMO and endoscopic vein harvesting experience required
• Top 10% in the nation for cardiac surgery and best in the region for cardiac care and cardiac surgery
• Five-star rating for bypass surgery and treatment of heart attacks and heart failure

Requirements

• Certified PA-C or APP with CV surgery experience (ECMO and vein harvesting is a must)
• IL license active required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Proof of COVID vaccine is required to work at the facility

Benefits

• Paid travel, rental car or mileage reimbursement
• Paid malpractice
• Overtime after 40 hours per week
• Overtime pay for call back