APP ( NP or PA) Cardiothoracic Surgery
Roanoke, VA - USA
Job Summary
Take your career to the next level as part of a dynamic Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care Service. Our APPs play an integral role in comprehensive perioperative care managing patients across the full continuumfrom initial consultation through postoperative recovery and discharge. You will work alongside experienced cardiothoracic surgeons APPs and multidisciplinary professionals in a high-acuity cutting-edge environment.
- Manage patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic surgeries including:
- Aortic surgery
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Thoracic surgery
- Valve surgery
- Partner closely with attending physicians and APP colleagues in the management of advanced mechanical circulatory support devices including:
- ECMO
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs)
- Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
- Impella
- Right Ventricular Assist Devices (RVADs)
- Perform and refine common ICU procedures including:
- Bronchoscopy
- Central venous catheter placement
- Arterial line insertion
- Chest tube management
- Focus on optimizing patient experience satisfaction and clinical outcomes
- Deliver high-quality evidence-based perioperative care
- Order and interpret relevant diagnostic studies
- Apply clinical judgment to guide timely and appropriate interventions
- Respond to critical and emergent situations
- Provide rapid assessment and stabilization until definitive treatment is implemented
- Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Strong interest or background in cardiothoracic surgery and/or critical care
- Comfortable practicing with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced ICU setting
- Committed to teamwork clinical excellence and continuous professional growth
Education: Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Experience: 0
Licensure/Certification: Current state Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and RN licensure required or Physician Assistant ( PA) DEA license . AHA BLS-HCP certification required. Advanced Life Support certification preferred. Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with State regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
Other: Able to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy required for automated computer systems including electronic medical records.
Education: Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Experience: 0
Licensure/Certification: Current state Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP) DEA license and Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required. AHA BLS-HCP certification required. Advanced Life Support certification preferred. Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with State regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
Other: Able to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy required for automated computer systems including electronic medical records.
Compensation Range:
$107993.60 - $172785.60Employee pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications credentials education and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter:
KARYN FARRELLRecruiter Email:
Recruiter Phone Number:
1 (540)For more information contact the HR Service Center at 1-.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
About Company
Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system in western Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and surrounding regions, serving 1 million people. Carilion Clinic includes seven hospitals, 240+ practice locations, and 29 GME programs with 800+ physicians in over 78+ ... View more