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SSM Health SLUCare - Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PA/NP in Saint Louis, Missouri

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

SSM Health-SLUCare is seeking an experienced APP to join our growing service line. SLUCare represents the academic medical practice of Saint Louis University (https://www.slu.edu/medicine/index.php) , known for leading-edge care and groundbreaking research. This position will work in the stepdown unit as well as outpatient clinic.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery experience

  • ICU experience is a plus

  • NPs - ACNP or PA

Learn more about our department here (https://www.slu.edu/medicine/surgery/cardiothoracic-surgery.php) .

Our facilities:

  • SLU Hospital (https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/st-louis/saint-louis-university-hospital)

  • Center for Specialized Medicine (outpatient clinic connected to hospital)

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Division Chiefs and in collaboration with the Medical Director and OMA, responsible for serving as a liaison for Advanced Practitioners in the Urology, Plastic Surgery, Gastroenterology and ENT divisions. Designation of Time: At least 50% of time designated to Surgical/Hospital Procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attends a patient in any setting to obtain a personal medical history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and record and present pertinent data concerning the patient in a manner meaningful to the supervising physician.

  • Performs various procedures under the supervision of the physician, including suturing and care of wounds, placement of arterial and venous catheters, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, placement and/or removal of chest tubes, and dressing changes.

  • Performs advanced surgical procedures according to privileging credentials.

  • Assists the physicians in the hospital by making patient rounds, recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording discharge summaries, and accurately writing and executing orders under the supervision of a physician and with physician.

  • Performs independently evaluative and treatment procedures necessary to provide an appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situations.

  • Facilitates referral of patients to other appropriate community health care facilities, agencies and resources.

  • Issues written prescription orders for drugs under the supervision of the physician.

  • Assists in the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans.

  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program

  • Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) through successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)

  • Current PA licensure in appropriate state

EXPERIENCE

  • One year healthcare experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.

  • Constant standing and walking.

  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

  • Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.

  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

  • Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

  • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

  • Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

  • Occasional driving.

  • Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

  • And

  • Physician Assistant in Medicine, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

  • And

  • Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

  • And

  • Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Physician Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board

  • Or

  • Physician Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

  • And

  • Physician Assistant - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4980980235 Prfee SU-Cardiothoracic Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)

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