Cardiothoracic Surgery - Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a full-time adult cardiothoracic surgery advanced practice provider to join its established practice. The role works with a collaborative team and offers opportunities for autonomy and professional growth. The practice includes 12 cardiac and thoracic surgeons across SHVI and 28 surgical APPs at three sites, averages approximately 1,500 cardiac and thoracic cases annually, and is organized into inpatient, outpatient, and surgical teams. It uses a closed ICU.

The APP coordinates and provides comprehensive, quality care for cardiothoracic patients in collaboration with a supervising physician. The position is inpatient, with a daylight rotating schedule of four 10-hour shifts and rotating weekend coverage, anticipated to be one weekend every three to four weeks. There are no OR responsibilities and no call. Travel to other sites may be required. Procedures may include bedside talc pleurodesis, autologous blood patch, TPA instillation, chest tube removal, pericardial drain removal, and wound vac placement.

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute is a large cardiac and vascular program serving patients throughout North and South Carolina. The institute employs more than 110 physicians across more than 25 locations and provides acute and chronic cardiovascular services, including the region’s only heart transplant center and pediatric heart surgery program. Atrium Health describes its culture as inclusive and offers resources and support for professional and personal well-being.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Current North Carolina license to practice as an NP or PA.
• Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Physician assistants must have NCCPA certification.
• Nurse practitioners must have Acute Care NP certification.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with strong decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, or vascular surgery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, provide, and assist in providing comprehensive, quality care to cardiothoracic patients in collaboration with a supervising physician.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, educate, refer, and consult patients in collaboration with a supervising physician.
• Maintain clinical and professional competency appropriate to the age, developmental stages, and special needs of patients served.
• Work independently and efficiently, using strong decision-making and communication skills.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and ancillary staff to manage inpatients and coordinate patient care.
• Perform procedures that may include bedside talc pleurodesis, autologous blood patch, TPA instillation, chest tube removal, pericardial drain removal, and wound vac placement.
• Work a daylight rotating schedule of four 10-hour shifts with rotating weekend coverage; travel to other sites may be required.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for select circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level