Part -time Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)

Nuvance Health • Poughkeepsie, NY

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, part of Nuvance Health, is seeking a part time Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its growing team in Poughkeepsie, New York, located just 75 minutes north of New York City. Vassar Brothers Medical Center has a new 752,000 square-foot, eight-level inpatient pavilion with 263 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms. Vassar provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region, including Level II Trauma Service and Interventional Neuroradiology. Vassar has established centers of excellence in cardiac services, neurosciences, cancer care, and women's health. Vassar is consistently ranked as one of the strongest cardiac programs in the United States and one of the Top 100 Heart Hospitals by Modern HealthCare Magazine. The Hudson Valley boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers endless ways to spend your leisure time. Excellent housing and outstanding schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North Rail Road and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country's most livable locations. For more information or to submit your CV, please contact Jennifer Riccardi, Physician Recruiter, at [email protected]. We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting is preferred, but new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• 1st and 2nd assisting on all cardiac and thoracic cases
• EVH
• Radial artery harvesting
• Central line, thoracentesis, chest tube placement and all procedures typical to this specialty
• TAVR/robotic opportunities
• 24/7 service, in-house call
• Critical Care/CTICU management
• CT Step Down Unit Patient Management
• Bedside Procedures
• Consults
• Pre-op evaluation
• Discharges
• Progress Notes

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Sign on bonus available for candidate with more than three years of cardiac surgery experience
• Generous allowances for CMEs, Dues, and Relocation
• Collegial group and balanced work/life schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees