Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
PS
PracticeMatch Services, LLC.
Advanced Practice Provider- Cardiothoracic Surgery IMCU
Career Insights for Surgical Physician Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Virginia data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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.
$122,686 / year median in Virginia
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Advanced Practice Provider team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a full time APP to support our patients in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This role is devoted to the care of the peri-operative CTS patients, with a focus on the post-operative patient population. Care goals are designed to optimize the physical, psychological health and well-being of this patient population by facilitating efficient management of evidenced based practices designed to prevent or mitigate post-operative complications or hospital readmissions. The
CTS IMCU
Service ensures best practices are implemented for the cardiothoracic surgery patient through all phases of care: pre-operatively through outpatient follow-up. Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program is required. Our teams are dedicated to cultivating an environment where every individual feels recognized, appreciated, and supported, enabling them to perform at their best for themselves and our patients. Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are essential to this foundation, and we seek to continue to grow their impact and scope of practice throughout our hospitals.Position Highlights:
Well-established team of 6 APPs APP will provide post-operative care in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) for Cardiothoracic surgery population Rotating schedule with goal of switching all APPs to 4, 10s.Rotating Weekend/Call Schedule Benefit Highlights:
Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement package Malpractice and Tail coverage $3,000 Annual CME allowance $5,000 Annual QPI Bonus $10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program $10,000 Commencement Bonus $5,000 Retention Bonus following years 2 and 3 Fully integrated EHR (Epic)Learn More:
https://youtu.be/oWHOX5Q1G8o?si=htMUKrTUDx_p3tDp Our program has earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 3-Star Rating the highest quality designation awarded for cardiothoracic surgery programs. The ideal candidate is one with a dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service. A cardiothoracic surgery background and at least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred. Critical care background preferred. Facility & Address Sentara Norfolk General Hospital 600 Gresham Drive Norfolk, VA 23507Links Landing Page Contact Information Brittany Thompson Physician Recruiter Phone:
757-252-3072Email:
Click to emailBenefits
- Dental Insurance