Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 17, 2026

Job Description:

SSM Health-SLUCare is seeking an APP to join our growing service line. SLUCare represents the academic medical practice of Saint Louis University, known for leading-edge care and groundbreaking research. This inpatient position will work in the Cardiac Surgery ICU.

Job Highlights:

• Will work collaboratively with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and the multi-disciplinary teams to deliver advanced clinical care to adult patients recovering from complex cardiac surgical procedures including CABG, valve replacement, and ECMO support
• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments, develops and initiates treatment plans, manages mechanical circulatory device support (VV/VA ECMO, IABP, Impella device), titrates vasoactive medications
• Performs procedures which may include central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion and management, pacemaker management
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds, engages in quality improvement initiatives, and provides patient/family education
• Plan for (3) 13-hour shifts per week with a weekend and holiday rotation
• Some night shift requirement, but no call

Qualifications:

• Cardiac Surgery experience required
• We proudly welcome new graduate PAs with clinical experience in the Cardiac Surgery setting or new graduate NPs with RN/clinical experience in the Cardiac Surgery setting
• Seeking Nurse Practitioners with Acute Care certification or Certified Physician Assistant
• RN/ACNP Licensure or Physician Assistant Licensure in the State of Missouri

Learn more about our department here.

Our facilities:

• SSM Saint Louis University Hospital
• Center for Specialized Medicine (outpatient clinic connected to hospital)

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a LEVEL 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma and STEMI, is at the forefront of ground-breaking medical treatments, procedures, clinical trials and comprehensive patient care. Our commitment to research and innovation allows us to treat you and your family with the care you deserve. SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital has been an academic hospital in the St. Louis community for more than 80 years.

We serve as the medical teaching hospital for Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and exclusively staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group. This relationship between SSM Health, SLUCare and Saint Louis University School of Medicine provides advanced health care solutions that benefit our community.

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, theres always something to do or see here.

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. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit

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