Crown Point, IN / 45 miles South of Chicago, IL / County Population of about 500K

• Permanent, full-time.
• Seeking experienced, certified Physician Assistant with direct experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery to serve as a Surgical First Assist.
• Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of experience in cardiology, surgery, and/or cardiovascular experience. Experience in vein harvesting is required as well.
• Ideal Start Date: As soon as possible.
• Schedule: 7 on / 7 off.
• Weekday Call: 7 on / 7 off.
• Weekend and Holiday Call: 1:2.
• Typical Procedures: Procure conduit for coronary artery bypass surgery, First assist in surgery, Arterial lines, Central lines, Place Swan Ganz catheters, Perform thoracentesis, Place and remove intra-aortic balloons, Place and remove chest tubes, Provide pre- and post-operative care, etc.
• Onsite Equipment: EKG, ABI, Pacemaker interrogators.
• Financial Information: Competitive compensation, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives, Generous recruitment bonus program including relocation allowance; commencement and retention packages. Paid malpractice, Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance, Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a), Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability, Customized marketing support
  Leadership development through board and committee opportunities, and more.

Community: With its close proximity to Chicago - Lake County, Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA has designated Indiana as one of the nation’s top “physician friendly” states due to its favorable malpractice status. Northwest Indiana has a reasonable cost of living and is a family-friendly and with great schools, parks, outdoors activities and social outlets there is something for everyone. Easy access to Chicago and its many suburbs provides many more offerings.

For more information, please contact Molly Krus at [Register to View] or call 1-[Register to View] . Ref: JO-1907-33223.