LOCATION: Berks County (PA)
Great opportunity to be a part of a nationally recognized flagship institution and Level 1 Trauma Center Magnet status 600+ bed tertiary independent medical center facility, with 115 bed ED, 20 bed inpatient pediatric unit, a level III NICU, and a future site of a University College of Medicine branch campus. Join a specialized team of board-certified rehab physicians, clinicians, and dedicated therapists committed to delivering the region’s highest quality care to the people of Berks and adjoining counties through state-of-the-art technology, advanced therapies, and wellness environments. Enjoy many opportunities for abundant teaching, quality improvement, and research.
Seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Hospital’s CT Surgery Team. The General Cardiothoracic Surgical Advanced Practitioner works with the Cardiothoracic Surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in coordinating and delivering patient care in a limited, non-cardiac surgical arena of the cardiothoracic surgery service. Facilitates communication between the patient and family, various hospital departments, the Nursing Service and the Medical Staff; function as a clinical expert in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Program and will practice to the fullest extent permitted under all current state and federal laws, and according to approved policies.
This position is a Surgical Position. We are looking for a NP or PA (APP) who does consults and rounding, direct admissions, and discharges, First Assisting in surgery, runs ICU at night when performing night call and covers floor coverage during the day. Serves as first assist to physicians while in the operating room and performs surgical functions. The APP will also assist surgeons with preoperative work, consults and communications with the patients, prescribe and order pre and post operative diagnostic studies, performs H&P’s as well as possesses the advanced knowledge in hemodynamic management of ventilators, ventricular assist devices, the pharmacological effects of vasoactive cardiotonic drugs, and adult critical care in order to function at the highest level of autonomy within limits of advance practice licensure.
Responsibilities:
- This is a Surgical Position
- Procedures expected to perform in the practice setting: Pacing Wire Removal, Chest Tube Removal, Wound VAC changes, Wound Care, direct admits to hospital, post op care.
- The expected schedule: 3 13-hour days weekly, (2 days 7a-7:30p and 1 night, 7pm to 7:30a, 1 ) weekend about every three weeks
- Post op cases, emergency patients and consults
- Call is expected one (1) weekend every 3 weeks
- *All applicants must be certified, with an active Professional Pennsylvania license (PA or NP)
- BLS and ACLS must be current
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- DEA
- PA Medical License
- NCCPA Certification for Physician Assistants
- Must have excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
- Malpractice insurance – tail coverage included
- Generous paid time-off allowance
- Retention Bonus
- CME time and money
- Relocation assistance
- H1B & Green Card Support
- Supportive health system to advance goals
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
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