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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery
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What they do
A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$159,705 / year median in California
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join the team in Mission Viejo, California. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Heart and Vascular Institute, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for supporting the cardiothoracic surgery program to meet the needs of patients, families, staff, and physicians. The NP or PA facilitates coordination of patient care and education while promoting appropriate utilization of resources across the continuum of care. This role functions as a clinical consultant and resource to staff and departments, assists with patient care, skills validation, and training, and participates in educational activities and quality improvement initiatives to advance patient care and outcomes. This role will work collaboratively with the surgeon and interdisciplinary care team to support safe perioperative care promoting optimal patient outcomes. The NP or PA will provide direct patient care throughout the perioperative continuum, including pre-operative evaluation, post-operative management, patient and family education, discharge planning, and surgical support as applicable to training, certification, and credentialing.
Sharon DiChiaraProvider Recruiter (541) 797-2165sharon.dichiara@psdrecruit.orgContact Me
- Full-time position
- 2+ years of experience as an NP or PA in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac surgery, critical care, or a related acute care setting is preferred
- Current knowledge of theory, techniques, and practices related to cardiothoracic surgery and perioperative patient care is preferred
- ACNP certification is required
- Compensation is $177,516 and $232,107 per year
- The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position.
- Where You'll Work
- With two locations in Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach, Mission Hospital offers a wide range of medical specialties and sub-specialties with an unparalleled standard of care.
- Where You'll Live
- Mission Viejo, one of the largest master-planned communities in the country, is in the Saddleback Valley of south Orange County, facing the Pacific Ocean to the west and high desert foothills to the east.
- Who You'll Work For
- Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable.
Providence:
One name, one family, one extraordinary health system. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran _Job ID Number:
31128_ _Facility Name:
Mission Hospital_ _Location Name:
Mission Viejo_ _Brand Name:
Providence_ _Provider Profession:
Nurse Practitioner_ _Provider Profession:
Physician Assistant_ _Medical Specialty:
Surgery General_ _Job Setting:
Hospital_ _Type of Role:
Clinical_ _Sub-specialty:
Surgery Cardiothoracic_ _Email:
sharon.dichiara@psdrecruit.org_ _Phone Number:
(541) 797-2165_ _Schedule:
Full Time_ _Compensation:
$177,516 - $232,107 Per Year_ _CP:
Yes_ _CB:
Yes_ _NP:
Yes_ _PA:
Yes_ _HC:
Yes_ _IS:
No_ _YM:
Yes_ _J1: No_ _H1B:
No_ Let's get in touchIf you have questions about this specific job or others, I'm all ears. Send me a note and we'll be one step closer to the right opportunity.Sharon DiChiaraProvider Recruiter (541) 797-2165sharon.dichiara@psdrecruit.orgContact Me
Benefits
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance