Cardiothoracic Surgery - Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

10d•$51 - $77•Onsite

About The Position

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina, is hiring a full-time adult cardiothoracic surgery advanced practice provider to join its established practice. The role works with a collaborative team of surgeons, APPs, physicians, and ancillary staff, with opportunities for autonomy and professional growth. The practice has 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 with a closed ICU. The position provides and coordinates comprehensive care for cardiothoracic patients in collaboration with a supervising physician. Work is in the inpatient setting on a daylight rotating schedule of four 10-hour shifts, with rotating weekend coverage—approximately 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. The successful candidate will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, referral, and consultation; maintain clinical and professional competency; and bring strong communication, independent decision-making, and organizational skills to patient management and care coordination.

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 and provide comprehensive quality care for cardiothoracic patients in collaboration with a supervising physician.
Assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and provide education, referrals, and consultation in collaboration with a supervising physician.
Maintain clinical and professional competency appropriate to the ages, developmental stages, and special needs of patients served.
Manage and coordinate inpatient patient care in collaboration with physicians, APPs, and ancillary staff.
Perform procedures that may include bedside talc pleurodesis, autologous blood patch, TPA instillation, chest tube removal, pericardial drain removal, and wound-vac placement.
Work rotating weekend coverage, approximately one weekend every three to four weeks.
Travel to other sites as 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.
Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, where applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Career development programs.