Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) Lead - Saint Louis University Hospital

Job Opportunity

At SSM Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services, and SLUCare represents the academic medical practice of Saint Louis University, known for leading-edge care and groundbreaking research. SLUCare Cardiothoracic Surgery is actively seeking a lead Advanced Practice Provider to join our growing department at SLU Hospital, a Level I Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma, and STEMI.

Job Details

• Growing cardiothoracic division!
• Endoscopic vein harvesting
• 12 hour shifts, 1:4 call. Protected admin time
• First & Seconding assisting in the OR
• Chest tube placement
• Assisting with ECMO cannulation

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program
• NPs must have ACNP
• Current PA/NP licensure in appropriate state
• Four years of experience, with two years in OR
• Cardiothoracic and ICU experience highly preferred
• Leadership experience

Community Information

The St. Louis metro area is home to over 2.8 million residents and is filled with a rich history and wonderful attractions. Greater St. Louis offers world-class higher education, cultural institutions and attractions (botanical gardens, museums, symphony, zoo), major league professional sports, award-winning schools, Midwestern friendliness and housing costs below the national average.

Facility Description

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

SLUCare's 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 Group's 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.

Compensation & Benefit

SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits plans tailored to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. The package also offers pre-tax savings incentives, a wellness program, and retirement plans such as 403(b) and 457(b). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.

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