PA Cardiac Surgery I

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Dartmouth Health is pleased to announce an opening for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider in the Section of Cardiac Surgery. Come explore an opportunity to live and work in the most beautiful part of our country for a program that values your professional fulfillment with a balance between work and life outside the hospital. The successful candidate will provide and coordinate care for patients on the floor and ICU for night and weekend coverage.

Requirements

• BLS certification
• Current (or eligible) certification to practice as a PA or APRN in NH
• Successful completion of an approved PA/APRN program.
• For candidates seeking to work in the OR: National specialty certification as RNFA or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Minimum of two years’ Cardiac Surgery experience

Responsibilities

• Work rotating night shifts in the ICU/Floor covering the cardiac surgery inpatient service, fielding patient phone calls, and evaluating new consults
• Cover 1-2 weekends per month as part of regular hours
• Work independently and have strong communication skills to address issues with the intensivist or surgeon when issues arise
• Be comfortable managing all aspects of cardiac surgery patient care including but not limited to ventilator management, vasoactive drips, chest tubes placement and removal, pacing wire removal, intra-aortic balloon pump removal, etc.

Benefits

• Onboarding program and mentorship
• Competitive salary
• Excellent work-life balance
• Cohesive and collegial team with most of the APPs on staff 10 years and up
• Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance, up to 6% employer retirement match, CME allowance, student loan repayment, and relocation bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree