Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery First Assist (1.0 FTE)
About The Position
The Christ Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Surgery advanced practice provider to join its inpatient practice in Cincinnati, Ohio. The program includes seven cardiac surgeons, one dedicated thoracic surgeon, and 10 APPs. The position is full-time (1.0 FTE), day shift, at The Christ Hospital main campus, 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219. The role includes weekend and holiday rotations and OR call, with call coverage at a 1:5 ratio and split OR and clinical weekend coverage. The provider will assist attending surgeons as a first or second assistant, support operating-room procedures, participate in ICU rounds and care for complex pre- and postoperative ICU patients, and assist with inpatient consultations. Required credentials and education vary by practitioner type: certified nurse practitioners must meet the listed certification, licensure, and first-assist requirements; physician assistants must meet the listed education, certification, licensure, and prescribing requirements.
Requirements
- Current NCCPA certification.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- DEA license.
- For nurse practitioners: acute care, adult, or family nurse practitioner certification verified by AACN, AANP, or ANCC; a current, valid license from the Ohio Board of Nursing or applicable state board; and first-assist certification.
- For physician assistants: graduation from an accredited physician assistant program with a master's degree; certification verified by NCCPA; a current, valid license from the State Medical Board of Ohio or applicable state medical board; and a current certificate to prescribe from the State Medical Board of Ohio.
Nice To Haves
- 3–5 years of cardiac surgery first-assist experience.
- Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH).
- Radial artery harvesting experience (preferred but not required).
- Experience with CVICU procedures such as central lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, and chest tubes.
- Strong skills and experience in CABG, valve, and aortic surgery.
- Prior experience with mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, and cardiac transplant.
Responsibilities
- Assist the attending surgeon as a first or second assistant.
- Participate in fundamental operating-room techniques, including aseptic technique, knot tying, hemostasis, tissue handling, and primary closure of sternotomies and leg incisions.
- Assist with daily ICU rounds and manage complex ICU patients before and after surgery.
- Help with inpatient consultations.
- Participate in weekend and holiday rotations and OR call, with split OR and clinical weekend coverage.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- CME
- PTO
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