Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

APP Cardiac Surgery - SSM Health SLUCare - St. Louis, MO

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 position will involve first assisting in the O.R., including endoscopic vein harvesting, as well as in the clinic.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an APP in Cardiac Surgery, including Surgical First Assisting and competency in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)
• Seeking a Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification or a Certified Physician Assistant
• Ability to obtain required licensure in the State of Missouri

The Opportunity:

• The successful candidate will be competent in the O.R. First Assist role, EVH, and ECMO cannulation/de-cannulation.
• Responsible for comprehensive patient consultation and documentation, including ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing, and performing bedside procedures such as chest tube placement and removal, and central/arterial line placement.
• Perform patient evaluation and management, including appropriate documentation in clinic.
• Seeking effective communication, leadership, and adaptability, attention to detail, time management, and a continuous learner.
• Anticipated schedule of 3x12s per week once fully onboarded; will be 5x8s during onboarding.
• Anticipated call of 1:5 which is typically one shift per week and every fifth weekend.
• At home call but expected to arrive at the hospital within 35 minutes.

About SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital:

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a LEVEL 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma and STEMI, is at the forefront of ground-breaking medical treatments, procedures, clinical trials and comprehensive patient care. Our commitment to research and innovation allows us to treat you and your family with the care you deserve. SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital has been an academic hospital in the St. Louis community for more than 80 years.

We serve as the medical teaching hospital for Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and exclusively staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group. This relationship between SSM Health, SLUCare and Saint Louis University School of Medicine provides advanced health care solutions that benefit our community.

Community Description:

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.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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