Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA)- CT Surgery OR

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides general and specialty medical services to individuals, families and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The APP will have an opportunity for both collaborative and independent practice while practicing within their established scope. All TGH team members are responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values in accordance with Tampa General Hospital.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with RNFA (APRN) program
Current licensure as a PA or APRN in State of FL
National board certification (NCCPA for PAs, Acute care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care for APRNs)
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a certified and licensed APP in CT Surgery first assist role
Proficient in endovein and radial artery harvesting
Strong technical knowledge in cardiothoracic surgical procedures
Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
For APRNs: Active RNFA certification is required
Current BLS and ACLS certification

Nice To Haves

Transplant first assist experience
Effective interpersonal and communication skills in high-pressure, multidisciplinary settings
Willingness to participate in QI/PI initiatives, education, or research projects

Responsibilities

Participate in daily surgical service rounds, including assessment, planning, and documentation of cardiothoracic and transplant patients
Perform and document comprehensive preoperative and postoperative evaluations under supervision of the attending surgical team
First-assist in the operating room for cardiothoracic and transplant surgical procedures, adhering to sterile technique and OR protocols
Manage perioperative care, including hemodynamic monitoring, wound care, and procedural follow-up
Evaluate new consults and assist in developing initial management plans in collaboration with surgical and multidisciplinary teams as needed
Communicate effectively with attending surgeons, anesthesia, intensivists, and nursing to coordinate complex patient care
Participate in bedside procedures (e.g., chest tube removal, line placement, wound care)
Engage in clinical documentation, order entry, and discharge planning using the electronic medical record
Attend educational conferences, didactic sessions, and participate in surgical case reviews and morbidity & mortality conferences
Contribute to QI/PI projects, research efforts, or educational initiatives related to cardiothoracic and transplant surgery
Provide first-assist support in CT surgeries including heart and lung transplant
Perform endoscopic vein and arterial harvesting for CABG
Participate in perioperative and postoperative patient care
Assist in management of cardiogenic shock patients and mechanical circulatory support devices
Participate in on-call rotations averaging 1 night per week and 1 in 5 weekends (subject to change)
Functions autonomously and collaboratively to assess, diagnose, and manage cardiothoracic surgical patients across the continuum of care
Maintains active supervision protocol and collaborative agreement with designated supervising physician(s) as required by institutional and regulatory policies
Orders, interprets, and responds appropriately to diagnostic studies, laboratory data, and imaging in accordance with evidence-based protocols
Engages in departmental initiatives, including pathway development, surgical protocol optimization, and simulation training
Participates in performance improvement activities, including audits, outcome tracking, and care standardization efforts
Serves as a resource and educator to students, staff, and peers in developing surgical knowledge and procedural competence
Upholds a culture of accountability, clinical excellence, and professional development within the Cardiothoracic Surgery APP team