Cardiology Physician Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

Employment Type: Full time

Shift:

Description:

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center , Gottlieb Memorial Hospital , and MacNeal Hospital .  

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide advanced care in our inpatient setting with a focus on Cardiology and become Loyola Strong!  

What you’ll do:

Loyola University Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to join our Cardiology department. This role provides advanced nursing care in an acute care setting, focusing on a specialized patient population. The APN will work both independently and collaboratively with physicians, case managers, and the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive, high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert care to heart failure patients, promoting healing and preventing illness and hospital readmission.

• Assess patients’ health status through comprehensive history-taking, physical exams, and psychosocial evaluations.

• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical data.

• Perform specialized procedures and interventions within the scope of practice.

• Coordinate care transitions across service units to optimize patient outcomes.

• Educate patients and families, empowering them to participate in their healthcare decisions.

• Maintain high standards of practice in alignment with Loyola University Medical Center’s mission and care models.

What we offer:

 
•    Benefits from Day One 
•    PTO & CME Allocation 
•    Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail) 
•    Tuition Reimbursement 
•    On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) 
•    Educational Stipend 
•    Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification) 
•    Referral Rewards 

What you’ll need for this job:  

• CPR – Basic Life Support 

• ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 

• Nursing – Current Registered Nurse License - State of Illinois (RN) 

• Nursing – Nursing Practitioner License – State of Illinois (APN)

• Physician Assistant License – State of Illinois (PA)

Pay Range: $109,304 - $180,336 per year  

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.