Cardiac Thoracic Surgery OR - NP​/PA

Overview

Department: GCMG SHVI Concord - Surgery:
Thoracic

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies

Pay Range: $63.45 - $95.20

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute's Cardiothoracic Surgery program is seeking a full-time advanced practice provider (APP) to join our OR-only surgical APP team. This APP will function independently in the inpatient hospital and operating room setting in collaboration with a supervising physician and other members of a multidisciplinary team.

Atrium Health Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute is offering a $90,000 sign on bonus paid out in four annual installments for OR-only Cardiothoracic surgery positions. Candidates are required to have more than 3 years experience in CTS including EVH proficiency.

• OR-only cardiac and thoracic surgical APP position
• Provide a wide range of surgical and medical services including first assisting with cardiothoracic surgeries and demonstrate independent competency in endoscopic vein and/or arterial harvesting
• Weighting toward thoracic surgery, providing first assistance in open thoracic cases and robotic lung surgery
• Coordinate, provide, and assist in delivering comprehensive quality patient care in the Cardiology sub-specialty in collaboration with a supervising physician
• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation under direction of the supervising physician
• Maintain clinical and professional competency appropriate to age and developmental needs of patients
• Weekends, Holidays, and Call required on a rotating schedule

• Knowledge and skill set of pre-, peri-, and postoperative procedures
• Performs a wide range of surgical/medical procedures including first assisting
• Performs endoscopic vein and artery harvesting proficiently using the Hemopro system
• Strong knowledge of EMR systems
• Obtain detailed history and physicals on consultations and admissions
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing when indicated
• Participates in education and training of APP students, APP Fellows, and onboarding of new APP hires
• Attends and participates in Atrium Health and Sanger required meetings and development sessions
• Ability to work independently with strong decision-making skills
• Strong communication, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize
• Must be a team player when working with MDs and APPs for inpatient management and coordination of care

• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program; must be approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North and South Carolina; current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required; BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Providers from AHA required (expiration > 90 days from start)
• Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctorate of Nursing Practice; RN license required; certification from a nationally recognized body; ACNP or AGACNP certification required
• Physician Assistant: Graduation from an accredited PA program;
  Master’s preferred; NCCPA certification preferred
• Cardiothoracic or vascular surgery experience required
• Demonstrate critical thinking and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment; able to perform thorough H&P
• NC Licensure

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the Southeast's largest cardiac and vascular programs providing high-quality care for cardiovascular disease across North and South Carolina. Sanger employs more than 110 physicians in over 25 locations and has more than 50 years of experience in cardiovascular services, including the region’s only heart transplant center and pediatric heart surgery program.

Joining Atrium Health means being part of a culture that values teamwork and professional growth, with resources to thrive personally and professionally within a nationally recognized integrated health system.

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