Thoracic Transplant Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Inova Health System • Falls Church, VA

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking an experienced advanced practice provider for a full-time position in the cardiovascular surgery operating room. This position is a highly specialized role within the Thoracic Transplant program. You will work closely with a first assisting team comprised of cardiac APP first assistants, RNFA cardiac first assistants, and thoracic APP first assistants. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons have performed thousands of procedures and pioneered many new treatment and recovery approaches with results rarely matched nationwide. Our program has an STS 3-star overall score for CABG, AVR/CABG, and Multiprocedure, is in the Top 2% in the country for TAVR volume, is a Mitral valve repair center of excellence, and has a Platinum level ELSO award for excellence in life support. We have a busy heart and lung transplant program with 2 transplant focused surgeons. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

• Applicants must have previous experience as a first assistant, preferably in cardiac or thoracic surgery and have a desire to focus on advanced heart and lung failure therapies.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Board Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification. Employees must maintain certification requirements.
• ACLS Certification for physician assistants, ACLS and BLS certification for nurse practitioners.
• Current Virginia medical license.
• Current DEA number.

Responsibilities

• First assist surgeons on a variety of advanced heart and lung cases including but not limited to: heart and lung transplant, various mechanical circulatory support devices such as Impella 5.5, ECMO, and temporary and durable ventricular assist devices, pulmonary thromboembolectomy.
• Flexible work week schedule, depending on the needs of the department. Additional OR call coverage is required.
• Performs high-quality clinical practices and effective patient management, under physician supervision, in accordance with state regulations, including primary and secondary specialty care in clinical and/or surgical practice settings.
• Demonstrates technical expertise in the operating room.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Displays respect and appreciation for the contribution from all team members to foster positive working relationships.
• Participates in quality and best practice initiatives by adhering to standards and guidelines to deliver excellent patient care and enhanced outcomes.
• Seeks and accepts feedback related to performance and demonstrates a high level of coachability.

Benefits

• Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed