Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
US-NM-Albuquerque
Providers
Req #: 43989
Type: Full Time
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Overview: At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference. Presbyterian Medical Group seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our established Cardiothoracic team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance. Practice Highlights: * Full scope of cardiothoracic surgery (clinic-pre and postop, consults, stepdown, ICU, OR first assist with EVH-Maquet) * Call includes OR, ICU/stepdown/outpatient calls, 50 - 60 hours/week * Team consists of 4 APCs, 2 CT surgeons * Growing thoracic practice (VATS, DaVinci robot) in addition to CABGs, valves, aortic cases, TAVR backup * Performs other functions as required Responsibilities: Summary: The Presbyterian Heart and Vascular Care team is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Clinician with surgical experience in full-scope cardiothoracic practice to join our exceptional adult cardiothoracic service. Our team offers a wide array of services dedicated to preventing, detecting and treating cardiovascular disease throughout New Mexico. We provide care that is patient focused, compassionate and coordinated. Responsibilities: * Begins patient rounds at 0700. Sees post-op patients in IRR, writes progress notes & transfers orders as needed. And enters orders in PEO * APC in operating room assists in having patient prepped, draped, and ready for surgical procedure. * Serves as Floor APC to start patient rounds on cardiac units. Removes pacer wires and chest tubes as needed. * Prepares post op patient for discharge (prescriptions, coumadin, teaching, post-surgical teaching) and dictates discharge summaries. * Checks all outstanding labs and CXR on in house patients. * Responsible for seeing post op patients in office. * Responsible for seeing pre op patients in office and ensuring H & Ps, data sheets, pre-op orders & labs completed. * Serves as on-call APC to check out with on-call surgeon at end of day. Checks pre-op patient labs & x-rays. * Serves as Weekend call APC to meet with on-call surgeon. * Performs other functions as required. Credentials Required: * Prior CT, vascular, thoracic, congenital cardiac, or robotic experience is required. * For Nurse Practitioner - Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, federal and state DEA license and ANCC or AANP certification required. * For Physician Assistant - Baccalaureate prepared CAHEA Certified Physician Assistant or two (2) years working experience as a Certified Physician Assistant, and licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners required. Qualifications: Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
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