Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

SSM Health-SLUCare is seeking an experienced advanced practice provider to join our growing service line. SLUCare represents the academic medical practice of Saint Louis University, known for leading-edge care and groundbreaking research. This inpatient position will work in the ICU.

Job Highlights:

• Will work collaboratively with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and the multi-disciplinary teams to deliver advanced clinical care to adult patients recovering from complex cardiac surgical procedures including CABG, valve replacement, and ECMO support
• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments, develops and initiates treatment plans, manages mechanical circulatory device support (VV/VA ECMO, IABP, Impella device), titrates vasoactive medications
• Performs procedures including central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion and management, pacemaker management
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds, engages in quality improvement initiatives, and provides patient/family education
• Shift-based scheduled including rotating weekends and holidays
• No call, no nights

Qualifications:

• Cardiothoracic Surgery experience
• ICU experience is a plus
• Nurse Practitioner must be Acute Care Certified or Certified Physician Assistant

Learn more about our department here.

Our facilities:

• SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
• Center for Specialized Medicine (outpatient clinic connected to hospital)

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, St. Marys Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health - St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.

Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, theres always something to do or see here.

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