NP / PA Fellow CT Surgery, Spring 2026

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a certificate-granting program designed to train newly graduated advanced practice providers and those transitioning from other subspecialties in cardiothoracic surgery through a comprehensive didactic curriculum and rigorous clinical education. The Fellowship is a 12-month program consisting of didactics, proctored procedures, supervised surgical cases, endoscopic vein harvesting training, and professional mentorship. The live and web-based didactic curriculum runs concurrently with clinical education at three of Emory Healthcare's metro Atlanta hospitals: Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory University Hospital, and Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital. The program is designed to maximize exposure to routine and complex cardiothoracic surgery principles through direct patient care in the operating room, intensive care unit, cardiac telemetry units, and clinic settings.

Requirements

• Graduation from a nationally certified and accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the state of Georgia.
• Successful completion of an accredited master's level or higher PA or NP program.
• Accreditation by a nationally recognized body as a PA or Acute Care NP.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Georgia or eligibility to become licensed.
• Current BLS and ACLS issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Functions at the highest level of autonomy providing the highest acuity of care under a supervising cardiothoracic surgeon.
• Examines, evaluates, and treats patients with all ASA levels of medical acuity who require all degrees of invasive and interventional procedures.
• Performs cross-functional responsibilities, often simultaneously, in the operating room, ICU, step down unit and outpatient areas.
• Handles full rotation of care where providers perform pre-, peri and postoperative care and procedures.
• Proficient in intraoperative conduit harvest, chest closure, and first and second assisting in cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.
• Educates patients and families on risks, outcomes, and health maintenance.
• May be required to provide clinical coverage at Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown and Emory St. Joseph's Hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees