Emory Healthcare APP Fellowship, Cardio Thoracic Surgery - Spring 2027

Emory • Atlanta, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This APP Fellowship in Cardio Thoracic Surgery at Emory Healthcare provides advanced training for Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners. Fellows will function at the highest level of autonomy, providing high-acuity care under the supervision of a cardiothoracic surgeon. The role involves examining, evaluating, and treating patients with diverse medical acuities requiring invasive and interventional procedures. Responsibilities span the operating room, ICU, step-down unit, and outpatient areas, encompassing pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. Fellows will gain proficiency in critical procedures such as central line placement, swan ganz insertion, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, intra-aortic balloon insertion and removal, conduit harvest, chest closure, and first and second assisting in cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures. Patient and family education on risks, outcomes, and health maintenance is also a key component. The position may require clinical coverage across up to five hospital sites performing adult cardiothoracic surgery.

Requirements

• Graduation from a nationally certified and accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Examine, evaluate, and treat patients with all ASA levels of medical acuity requiring invasive and interventional procedures.
• Perform cross-functional responsibilities in the operating room, ICU, step-down unit, and outpatient areas.
• Handle full rotation of care, including pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care/procedures.
• Perform central line placement, swan ganz insertion, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, intra-aortic balloon insertion and removal, all intraoperative conduit harvest, chest closure.
• Provide first and second assisting in all types of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.
• Educate patients and families on risks, outcomes, and health maintenance.
• Provide clinical coverage to any of 5 hospital sites performing adult cardiothoracic surgery when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree