Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery OR/First Assist

Overview

The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Advanced Practice Provider team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a full time APP to support our Cardiac OR and ICU in Norfolk, VA. This role is devoted to the care of the peri-operative CTS patient population in the OR and ICU setting. The CTS OR/ICU APP 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. This is a rotating schedule including call, nights, and weekends.

Position Highlights

• Nationally recognized physicians, superior quality, and innovative technology
• 2300 cardiac procedures per year, including ECMO, thoracic, and heart transplant; no pediatrics
• 23-bed CSICU at 543-bed quaternary care facility for specialized care, offering a multitude of medical and surgical specialties; Level 1 Trauma Center
• Practice at the top of your license, serving as first assist in the OR and performing vein harvesting
• 100% inpatient responsibilities

Benefits

• Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Lifetime Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Annual CME Allowance Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan