SIH Cardiothoracic Surgery is looking for a Physician Assistant to join our team of 4 physicians and 1 PA in Carbondale, Illinois.
Role Specifics:
- Serve as First Assist on CT cases
- Vein harvesting (EVH)
- Round on consults and post-operative patients
- Clinic follow up with post-operative patient, suture/staple removal, wound care, and patient education
Qualifications:
- Completion of a physician assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
- Current PA-C designation
- Current IL DEA and Controlled Substance license
- Current AHA ACLS
SIHis the largest not-for-profithealthcare system and the leading provider of charity care and community benefits in southern Illinois. SIH has 4,000 employees, 650+ physicians and APPs in over 60 specialties providing care for 330,000 patients within southern Illinois.
Forward-thinking and financially strong, SIH prides itself in fostering leaders, promotingteamwork, and providing quality care coordination and transitions. Ourpassionateand strategicphysician-ledmedical group administration, alongside our friendly, skilled, andpatient-focusedstaff, work together to cultivate asupportiveand positive working environment. Physician engagement surveys analyze our opportunities and focus our actions for improvement.
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