Cardiothoracic Surgery OR - Full Time NP/PA

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Atrium Health's Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their Cardiothoracic Surgery OR-only surgical APP team. This role involves functioning independently in the inpatient hospital and operating room setting, collaborating with a supervising physician and a multidisciplinary team. The position is weighted towards thoracic surgery, including first assistance in open thoracic cases and robotic lung surgery. The APP will provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation, while maintaining clinical and professional competency. This role requires participation in a rotating schedule for weekends, holidays, and call.

Requirements

Graduation for an accredited NP or PA program.
Must be approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of North and South Carolina.
Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required.
BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
Nurse Practitioner: Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse required.
Certification in practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.
ACNP, AGACNP certification required.
Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master's Degree preferred.
Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.
Cardiothoracic or vascular surgery experience required.
Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and interpersonal skills when working in a fasted paced, high acuity work environment.
Able to perform a thorough history and physical assessment.
NC Licensure
Candidates are required to have more than 3 years experience in CTS including EVH proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred for Physician Assistant.
Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

Responsibilities

OR only cardiac and thoracic surgical APP position
Provide a wide range of surgical and medical services which include first assisting with a myriad of cardiothoracic surgeries
Demonstrate an independent competency in endoscopic vein and/or arterial harvesting.
Position will be weighted toward thoracic surgery, providing first assistance in open thoracic cases as well as robotic lung surgery.
Coordinate, provide, and assist in providing comprehensive quality patient care to the Cardiology sub-specialty in collaboration with a supervising physician.
Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation under direction of the supervising physician.
Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the age, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients served.
Knowledge and skill set of pre-, peri-, and postoperative procedures.
Performs a wide range of surgical/medical procedures including first assisting.
Performs endoscopic vein and artery harvesting proficiently using the Hemopro system.
Obtain detailed history and physicals on consultations and admissions.
Order and interpret a variety of laboratory and diagnostic testing when indicated for appropriate assessment and treatment.
Participates in education and training of APP students, APP Fellows, and on-boarding of new APP hires (when appropriate)
Attends and participates in Atrium Health and Sanger required meetings, education, development sessions.
Must be a team player while working with a variety of MD's and APP's for inpatient management and coordination of patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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