Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – General Cardiothoracic Surgery

Location: West Reading, PA

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is partnering with a leading medical center in West Reading, PA, to recruit a highly skilled and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join their Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This unique surgical role involves collaborating with Cardiothoracic Surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver comprehensive patient care in a non-cardiac surgical arena.

Key Responsibilities:

• Surgical First Assist: Provide skilled assistance to surgeons during a variety of cardiothoracic procedures, including pacing wire removal, chest tube removal, wound VAC changes, and wound care.
• Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Perform patient consultations, direct admissions, and discharges, conduct H&Ps, and order pre- and post-operative diagnostic studies.
• ICU Management: Manage the ICU during night calls, demonstrating advanced knowledge in hemodynamic management, ventilators, ventricular assist devices, and pharmacological interventions.
• Floor Coverage: Provide comprehensive care to patients on the surgical floor during daytime hours.

Schedule:

• Three 13-hour shifts per week:
  • Two days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
  • One night (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• One weekend of call approximately every three weeks

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree (MSN or MMS) for Nurse Practitioners or equivalent for Physician Assistants.

• Certification & Licensure:

  • Active and unrestricted RN or PA license in Pennsylvania.
  • National certification (AANP or ANCC for NPs, NCCPA for Clients).
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
  • DEA license.

• Experience: Relevant experience in cardiothoracic surgery or a related field.

• Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, advanced knowledge of adult critical care, and proficiency in hemodynamic management and surgical techniques.

Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and match
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Generous paid time off
• CME time and allowance
• Relocation assistance
• H1B & Green Card support
• Supportive health system committed to your professional advancement.