Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant to work in our Cardiac Surgery department. This position is a mix of inpatient and outpatient (50/50 split). Schedule: Monday - Friday (8 hour days)Call Required1 weekend/month (Friday to Monday) Overnight call 2-3/month (5pm-7am)The Physician Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.Inpatient duties:Floor duties for the PA includeCollect laboratory data, vital signs, and any significant events on postop and preop patientsThe patient will be evaluated by the PA and a plan will be formulatedRound with the surgeon and review the plan in the morningWrite all pre and postop notesDuring the day, the PA will follow up on any events with the patients and round with the on-call surgeon at the end of the workdayAnswer urgent phone calls from cardiac catheterization labs at CDH, Delnor, and Kishwaukee hospitals and facilitate transfers or emergent OR requestsMust be available at all times during cardiac catheterization working hours during the weekComplete discharges on any patient ready to leave the hospital status post-surgeryEvaluate and initiate work up for new inpatient consultationsAdmit patients from outside hospitals or directly from home for evaluation for cardiac surgeryAnswer service phone with questions/problems regarding inpatients and outpatients Weekend rounding duties include the same duties that hold true during the week which include collecting laboratory data, vital signs, any significant events overnight, evaluating the postop or preop patient, writing a progress note, formulating a plan for the patient for the day, and reviewing that plan with the rounding physician. The PA will also complete discharges on any patient ready to leave the hospital. OR duties:The PA will also have duties in the operating room when not assigned to rounding on patientsFirst assist with all open-heart casesEndoscopic Vein Harvesting on CABG patients The PA will take rotating call for the OR during the week and on weekends for emergency cardiac surgery cases Outpatient duties:See postop patients in the outpatient clinicRefill medications and facilitate outpatient orders if neededDebride wounds if neededSchedule surgery for patients who have been seen in the office as new consults and are deemed surgical candidates Functions:Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise. Responsibilities:Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.Provides direct clinical care to patients.Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.Integrates research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate#INDC 
