Cardiovascular Surgery (First Assist) - Advanced Practice Provider
About the role
Join a team of five Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons and four Advanced Practice Providers. M-F with possible weekend call and holidays. Practice scope includes adult cardiothoracic surgery - CABG, valve surgery, TAVR - as well as major / minor vascular surgery including EVAR and open aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, etc. Opportunity to develop sub practice based on clinical interests. Comprehensive practice that includes surgery, clinic, and hospital rounding, allowing 1st Assist APP to practice full scope.
Responsibilities
- First assist in complex cardiovascular and vascular surgeries
- Participate in pre-operative and post-operative patient care
- Collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Develop sub-specialty areas of expertise based on clinical interests
- Contribute to the academic and/or research activities at Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Requirements
- Experience in surgical first-assisting, Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH), and perioperative patient care
- Preferred experience in Cardiovascular Surgery
- Advanced Practice Provider certification
- Current license to practice in Illinois
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- At least 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Skills
- Excellent surgical skills
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Learn more about benefits at careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Pay
The compensation range for this position is $65.47 - $85.11/hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Schedule
M-F with possible weekend call and holidays.