APP, Cardiothor Surg

Baptist Health•Birmingham, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a highly specialized Cardiothoracic Surgery team where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes in a fast-paced cardiovascular surgical environment. We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to support complex cardiac surgical procedures, collaborate with renowned surgeons, and provide exceptional patient care throughout the surgical continuum.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program.
Current Alabama PA or APRN license
BLS Certification
ACLS, PALS, and other department-required certifications
Extensive experience assisting in cardiovascular surgical procedures
Ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced operating room environment

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Cardiac Surgery experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons during cardiovascular surgical procedures
Prepare patients for surgery alongside CVOR and anesthesia teams
Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Conduct patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations
Write orders, progress notes, and post-operative documentation
Participate in daily rounds and patient management
Assist with patient transfers to the CVICU and remain involved in post-operative care
Respond to emergency situations requiring advanced clinical intervention
Support clinical research and surgical quality initiatives
Maintain surgical databases, procedure logs, and documentation records

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Car Insurance
Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt