About The Position

The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a full time APP to support our Consult Service. This role is devoted to the care of the pre-operative CTS patient population, utilizing the Promise “elements of care”. Care goals are designed to optimize the physical, psychological health and well-being of this patient population by facilitating efficient management of evidenced based practices designed to prevent or mitigate intra or post-operative complications. The CTS Consult Service ensures best practices are implemented for the cardiothoracic surgery patient through all phases of care, pre-operatively through outpatient follow-up. Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program is required. The ideal candidate is one with a dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service. A cardiothoracic surgery background and at least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred.

Requirements

  • At least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred.
  • Cardiothoracic surgery background is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • Dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Consult Service for the Cardiothoracic Surgery team.
  • Provide care for the pre-operative CTS patient population.
  • Optimize the physical and psychological health and well-being of patients.
  • Facilitate efficient management of evidenced-based practices to prevent or mitigate intra or post-operative complications.
  • Ensure best practices are implemented for cardiothoracic surgery patients through all phases of care, from pre-operative to outpatient follow-up.
  • Participate in and evaluate quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • $3,000 annual CME allowance
  • $5,000 annual quality bonus
  • $10,000 student loan forgiveness program
  • Malpractice and tail coverage
  • Licensing renewals paid
  • Generous PTO
  • Epic EMR
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
  • Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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