Cardiac
Surgical Physician Assistant
The
Rottman Group has been retained to find a Cardiac Surgical Physician
Assistant for
the St. John’s Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates, Inc.
(SJCTSA), in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Position
This
person will be part of a very exciting time of evolution and transition of
clinical practice development within cardiac services of the
St. John's Mercy Medical Center as well as the SJCTSA practice. The
Cardiac Surgical Physician Assistant will be involved in a broad scope of
patient care of the cardiac surgery patient, from assisting in the OR to patient
coverage in the ICU, to being part of 24/7 house coverage for patient care.
A few differences this person may find in this specific opportunity:
A very comprehensive "allowing" of what the physician assistant will be able to do in way of scope of practice. This person will be "utilized to the fullest," versus being dedicated to menial tasks.
An environment that is protective of the physician assistants being "over-worked". This is defined as no more than 50 hours of work per week. If there are circumstances that create a need beyond this, there is a "credit bank" of either bonus incentive or P.T.O that is awarded. There is a peer group of other P.A.s to share the work load. This person will take call not more than two times per week.
The job duties, specifically, are:
Performs Patient Admission Workups which include history and physical examination on patients admitted to the Cardiac/Thoracic Service;
Makes rounds and examines patients on a daily basis, makes all necessary chart entries on a daily basis including the daily note and participates in the writing of standard pre-op/post-op and transfer orders;
Assists the Cardiac/Thoracic Surgeon during major and minor operative procedures as First, Second, or Third Assistant during all phases of the operation;
Responsible for all paperwork, post-op notes, progress notes, discharge notes and discharge summaries associated with the patients on the Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery Service;
Performs credentialing procedures as requested and supervised by a supervising physician on Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery Service;
May write medical orders which have been given verbally by a supervising physician (including medications, blood and blood products, laboratory tests, X-rays, invasive and non-invasive tests, consult requests, diet, patient activity level, and need for restraints);
Assists with patient care during office hours;
Performs other duties within credentialed privileges as required by Director of Cardiac Surgical P.A.'s, supervising physician, Department Chairman, and/or administrator/director of the department;
All clinical duties performed will be supervised by an attending physician designated as a supervising physician within the department;
Participates in the Quality Assurance Program of the Department of Heart and Vascular Services in a meaningful fashion;
Is
present at and participating in a significant number of morbidity and
mortality conferences.
This person will have completed a two-year accredited Physician's Assistant
and/or Surgeon's Assistant Program, and be BCLS Certified, ACLS Certified, or
will complete ACLS Certification within the first six months of employment.
The
Program
St.
John’s recently recruited Dr. William Scott, M.D., to be the "clinical
architect" and leader of the heart and vascular program at St. John's Mercy
Medical Center. Dr. Scott is very well known and has trained/worked at
Princeton, Harvard, Mass General, Yale, and Stanford. Most recently, Dr.
Scott led the heart and vascular services at Winthrop University Medical Center,
Long Island, NY, and through his leadership, turned this facility into (based on
risk adjusted mortality data) the #1 cardiac hospital in New York. It
is that elevation of the clinical program at St. John's that this person will be
an important part of. This program will not only be transforming
clinically, but will be beginning construction of a new heart hospital,
Construction
of the new 122-bed heart hospital will begin within the next year, and will
include five CVORs
St.
John’s did 650 open hearts last year along with 7,000 diagnostic
caths, angioplasty, and E.P., and 800+
vascular procedures.
The goal is of this program is to expand and develop to approximately 1,200 open
heart surgeries within the next five years.
Though Dr. Scott has worked with physician assistants for thirteen years now,
the use of physician assistants is new to St. John's. This person needs to
be energetic and understand that this is a developing service versus one that is
firmly established. Thus, they need to have very good interpersonal skills
in dealing with a multi-disciplinary patient care team.
The Organization
St.
John's has a long-standing history dating back to the 1800's. Today, with
4,739 employees, 1,134 physicians and 979 licensed beds, the hospital is a
leader in patient care, medical education and research. As one of the nation's
largest Catholic hospitals and the second largest private hospital in
metropolitan St. Louis, St. John's operates the only Level I Trauma Center and
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in St. Louis County. The Medical Center
serves as the community hospital for patients with a variety of conditions and
health needs. As a teaching and research hospital, St. John's utilizes
innovative technology and draws health care professionals from across the nation
who practice in nearly every clinical specialty.
From specialized services for high-risk pregnancies to a full range of care for
older adults, St. John's stands ready to serve the community with quality
patient care combined with advanced technology. The system leads the way in
births in the St. Louis area and is widely known for pediatric, heart, cancer
and women's wellness services.
As a major health care system, St. John's can maximize its resources to provide
comprehensive services at multiple locations. The scope of services includes
numerous clinics and medical offices located throughout the metropolitan St.
Louis area.
Looking toward the future, St. John’s recently opened a Cancer
Center of Excellence on its main campus in Creve Coeur. The Cancer Center offers
a full spectrum of care for those diagnosed with or interested in learning more
about the disease.
St. John's is part of the Sisters of Mercy-St. Louis Health System. They
have a total of 16 hospitals in MO, AR, OK, and KS. They have been praised
nationally for their ability to be fiscally successful while living their
mission and values very openly.
For more information:
Sisters
of Mercy Health System
St. John's Mercy Medical
Center
The
Area
St. Louis is a
world-class city: It combines the best features of distinct neighborhoods with a
small-town feel and the cultural, intellectual and entertainment options of a
thriving big city. It serves not only as the "Gateway to the West,"
but also as a meeting point for north and south and for immigrants from around
the globe. And it offers limitless
opportunities for civic-minded people who want to make a difference in their
community.
St. Louis is the 18th most populous metropolitan area in the U.S., with a
population of over 2.6 million. It has the 7th lowest cost of living among
the top 20 metropolitan areas, and the overall crime rate is almost 24% below
the average of other major metropolitan areas. St. Louisans enjoy the
changes of a four-season climate without having to endure prolonged periods of
extreme high or low temperatures.
From performing arts to pro sports, there's something for everyone in the St.
Louis area. It is the home to
the internationally acclaimed St. Louis Symphony, the St. Louis Zoo, and one of
the top ten science centers.
You can explore the art world at the St. Louis
Art Museum, or experience it outdoors at Laumeier
Sculpture Park. Plus, you can choose from dozens of other great
attractions and entertainment options:
St. Louis' The Muny is the country's oldest and largest outdoor musical theater and presents Broadway musicals in enchanting surroundings;
Opera Theater of St. Louis is one of the country's premiere opera companies and offers innovative performances sung in English;
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has been nominated for Grammy Awards ever year since 1977, with a total of six Grammies and 56 nominations and is currently in its 121st season;
Hundreds of city, county and state parks, including 27 major parks with 62,000 acres of water, plus the nearby 63,000 acre Lake of the Ozarks;
Dozens of public and private golf courses. St. Louis is the home to several legendary private clubs and is a national leader in public golf. It is one of the few cities hosting three out of four major tours;
Missouri Botanical Garden is a major cultural institution, a historic landmark and a world-renowned scientific research center. It's 79 acres include a formal English garden, a traditional Japanese garden, a Chinese garden, the Flower Trail garden, and the Climatron, the first geodesic-domed greenhouse in North America;
Six Flags St. Louis is host to 1.56 million visitors ever year who enjoy eight themed lands of exciting adventure, thrilling rides, spectacular shows and a host of other fun attractions;
St. Louis Zoo brings together more than 3,600 wild animals with a record year in 1999 in attendance, with over 3 million visitors. This state-of-the-art biopark features such attractions as Jungle of the Apes, Big Cat Country, a hands-on Children's Zoo, and the Living World education center;
Gateway Arch, on the banks of the Mississippi River, is a dramatic monument to Thomas Jefferson's purchase of what is now much of the American west. The stainless steel structure soars 630 feet.
Forest
Park, one of America's largest urban parks, offers a 7.5-mile
path used by bikers, walkers, joggers and in-line skaters, and has a skating
rink, handball and tennis courts and stocked lakes.
The 1904 Olympics… nine World Series Championships… a single-season home run
record-holder… a Super Bowl title — just a few of the highlights that
represent St. Louis’ rich sports history. Sports are part of the lifeblood of
St. Louis; the teams, players and
events 
have
a special place in the hearts of the people who call this community home.
St. Louis is home to professional teams such as the St.
Louis Rams, the Cardinals, the Aces
(tennis), the Blues
(hockey), and the Skyhawks
(basketball), as well as university teams. Minor league franchises include
the Frontier League's River City
Rascals baseball club, the
International Basketball League's St. Louis
Swarm and the United Hockey League's Missouri
River Otters. Racing fans find their thrills with an impressive schedule of
auto racing at Gateway International
Raceway. Amateur soccer and boxing programs in St. Louis are known
throughout the United States.
To learn more about the St. Louis area, visit these links:
http://www.explorestlouis.com/
http://stlouis.missouri.org/tourism/
http://www.stlouis.worldweb.com/
http://www.allaboutstlouis.com/
If you are open to exploring this opportunity or know someone outstanding who would excel in this role, please contact:
Don
Rottman
The Rottman Group
501-228-4433 phone
501-228-4466 fax
don@rottmangroup.com
