Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery Consult Team

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commencement Bonus

Retention Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a full‑time Advanced Practice Provider for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Consult Service at Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA. The role emphasizes inpatient care for CTS patients with a focus on pre‑operative optimization and post‑operative follow‑up.

The ideal candidate has a cardiothoracic background and at least two years of acute care APP experience. Competitive pay, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package support professional and family needs.

Qualifications

• Cardiothoracic surgery background preferred.
• Two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient CTS consult service and care for pre‑operative CTS patients.
• Support the CTS program across pre‑operative to outpatient follow‑up phases.
• Actively participate in quality care initiatives and outcomes evaluation.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient-centered care

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Overview:

The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a full time APP to support our Consult Service. This role is devoted to the care of the pre-operative CTS patient population, utilizing the Promise “elements of care”. Care goals are designed to optimize the physical, psychological health and well-being of this patient population by facilitating efficient management of evidenced based practices designed to prevent or mitigate intra or post-operative complications. The CTS Consult Service 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.

The ideal candidate is one with a dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service. A cardiothoracic surgery background and at least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred.

Position Highlights:

• Monday – Friday; 7:30a – 4:00p
• 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
• 100% inpatient responsibilities

Incentives

• $10,000 Commencement Bonus (payable on first paycheck)
• $10,000 Retention Bonus ($5,000 paid at end of years 2 and 3)

Benefit Highlights

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $3,000 annual CME allowance
• $5,000 annual quality bonus
• $10,000 student loan forgiveness program
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• Licensing renewals paid
• Generous PTO
• Epic EMR
• PSLF Eligible (non‑profit)

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Our program has earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 3-Star Rating—the highest quality designation awarded for cardiothoracic surgery programs.

Our teams are dedicated to cultivating an environment where every individual feels recognized, appreciated, and supported, enabling them to perform at their best for themselves and our patients. Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are essential to this foundation, and we seek to continue to grow their impact and scope of practice throughout our hospitals.

We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full‑time employment is $107,785.60 - $312,000.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full‑time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

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
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.