Cardiothoracic OR - Full-Time NP/PA
About The Position
Explore a rewarding opportunity with AHWFB Cardiothoracic Surgery Department as we eagerly welcome a skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic surgical team in Winston-Salem and High Point, North Carolina. This position will support both cases in High Point and Winston-Salem to provide consistent care and support for the surgeons. In this surgical role within an academic practice, you'll collaborate with attending surgeons, surgery APPs, and staff, with opportunities for educational and scholarly activities. While teamwork and open communication are essential, we also encourage and support autonomy within our collaborative environment. Become part of a team-oriented culture dedicated to exceptional patient care and advancing our mission.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
- Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
- APP post-graduate experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery preferred
- Experience with vein harvesting preferred
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required
- Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required
- Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
- Board certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practice by AANP or ANCC
- First Assist Certification required
Nice To Haves
- APP post-graduate experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery preferred
- Experience with vein harvesting preferred
Responsibilities
- Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
- Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
- Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
- Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
- Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects
- Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
- Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
- Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
- Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
