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 7 cardiac surgeons, 1 dedicated thoracic surgeon, and 10 APPs. The position is based at The Christ Hospital’s main campus at 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219, and is a full-time, 1.0 FTE day-shift role. The APP will provide first- or second-assistant support to attending surgeons and participate in operating-room techniques and care of complex cardiothoracic surgery patients. The role also includes assisting with daily ICU rounds and inpatient consults. Weekend and holiday rotations and OR call are included; call is 1:5, with split OR and clinical weekend coverage.
Requirements
- Current NCCPA certification is required.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
- DEA licenses are required.
- Nurse practitioner candidates must have 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.
- Physician assistant candidates must graduate from an accredited physician assistant program with a master's degree, hold NCCPA certification, have a current, valid license from the State Medical Board of Ohio or applicable state medical board, and hold 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 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 attending surgeons as either a first or second assistant.
- Participate in operating-room techniques, including aseptic technique, tying knots, achieving 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 consults.
- Participate in weekend and holiday rotations and OR call, with 1:5 call and split OR and clinical weekend coverage.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- CME
- PTO
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Job Type
Full-time
