Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Job Summary

Are you looking to join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time?

Novant Health Medical Group is looking for a compassionate, caring Advanced Practice Provider to join an established, growing Cardiovascular Surgery practice of 5 physicians and 7 APPs in Winston Salem, NC. The group is looking for an APP to provide surgical first assist, as well as inpatient care for pre and post cardiothoracic surgery patients. This would include new consults, H&Ps, discharges, patient education, ICU and floor care. Minimal outpatient clinic duties are also required. We treat patients with advanced heart disease, heart failure as well as lung cancer and other thoracic conditions. We are looking for a candidate with previous open heart surgery experience, including endoscopic vessel harvesting.

Our expert clinicians offer cardiac and thoracic surgical care, programs for heart health and care for complex or rare cardiac illnesses.

Novant Health benefits :

• NH Medical Group employed
• Medical and Retirement Benefits
• CME Allowance
• System wide EHR-Epic
• Malpractice
• Work-Life balance

Novant Health Medical Group :

What does it mean to be a part of Novant Health?

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Join us, and let's transform healthcare together.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

Qualifications

Education : Master's Degree Required. Either a graduate of an NCCPA accredited Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or post Master's NP program required.

Experience : One to three years of experience in Cardiac Surgery preferred. RNFA Required for NP candidates

Licensure / Certification / Registration : Current PA or NP license in appropriate state required. Current NCCPA or registry with state nursing board, ACLS, BLS, DEA registry Required.

Additional Skills Required : Ability to successfully complete generic and depart-specific skills validation and competency testing; Thorough knowledge of diagnosis, and pharmacology; Thorough skill in physical assessment and management of chronic illness; Communication skills, both verbal and written; general computer knowledge is preferred; ability to work independently, yet in collaboration when necessary. Ability to use problem-solving, decision making, creative and communication skills. Dedicated to patient rehabilitation and self-care.

Job Opening ID

111349