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At SSM Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services, and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospita l, renowned for our excellent patient care, is seeking a compassionate Physician Assistant for our Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery team!
Our SLUCare Physician Group cardiothoracic surgeons offer highly specialized treatments for children with congenital and acquired heart defects and lung diseases. Our heart team is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery. This honor recognizes excellence in clinical services, survival rates, and support for patients with congenital heart problems. As part of an academic medical practice, our cardiothoracic surgeons use the latest techniques and technologies to deliver advanced care in collaboration with other pediatric specialists, including experts in cardiology, neonatology, and maternal-fetal medicine. We work with patients at all stages, including those diagnosed before birth, newborns, infants, children, teens, and even adults, to correct conditions affecting the heart and lungs. In addition to expertise, SLUCare cardiothoracic surgeons stand out for their genuine concern for young patients and their families. Count on our team to listen with compassion, answer your questions, and guide you through every stage of your child's surgery.
Job Highlights:
Flexible full-time schedule of 4x10's or 5x8's
Primary responsibilities of first assisting in the O.R. and the inpatient service
Procedures performed include chest tube removal, pacing wire removal, central lines and wound vac management
Call rotation responsibilities to cover IP/OR/ECMO
Education with bedside nursing as well as patients/families
We operate on patients, newborn through adulthood
Join a collegial team of 3 pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons and 4 APPs
Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is a not-for-profit ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country. We care for children and teenagers of all ages, from the St. Louis surrounding area, Illinois, and across the country. #CardinalGlennon
As an award-winning pediatric hospital, we are committed to compassionate, quality care. We offer the following:
State-of-the-art clinical facilities like our Level IV NICU and our Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric experts in the country
More than 60 services offered including emergency care, cardiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, and cancer care for kids
Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age
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, there's always something to do or see here.
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.
For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.
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st. louis, MO, 63146, US
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