Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery First Assist (1.0 FTE)

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CME

PTO

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assist to join our inpatient team in Cincinnati, OH. The role includes 1:5 call, weekend coverage, and rotations in OR and ICU with a team of 7 cardiac surgeons and 10 APPs.

Required NCCPA, BLS/ACLS, and state licensure. First Assist certification is expected, with preference for EVH experience and strong CABG/valve skills.

Qualifications

• Current NCCPA credential required.
• BLS required and ACLS certification.
• Ohio Board of Nursing license for NP path or applicable state medical board for PA path.
• First Assist certification required for NP or PA track.

Responsibilities

• Assist attending surgeons as first or second assistant in cardiac operations.
• Participate in OR procedures including aseptic technique, vessel handling and closures.
• Support daily ICU rounds and management of complex postoperative cardiac patients.
• Involve with CVICU procedures and early postoperative care as needed.
• Share 1:5 call rotation with weekend coverage.

Skills

First assist

CABG experience

Valve surgery

Aortic surgery

ICU rounds

ECMO familiarity

EVH

Central lines

Intraoperative techniques

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

NCCPA certification

Ohio PA license

First Assist certification (NP path)

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Description

Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assist

Shift: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Days
Location: This position is at The Christ Hospital main campus location, 2139 Auburn Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.
Position Description: The Christ Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Surgery APP to add to our inpatient practice in Cincinnati, OH. The program currently has 7 Cardiac Surgeons, 1 dedicated Thoracic Surgeon, with 10 APPs. Includes weekend and holiday rotations as well as OR call. Call is 1:5 with split OR and clinical weekend coverage.
Education, License and Credentials: Required: Current NCCPA. Current BLS required and ACLS certification required DEA licenses required
Certified Nurse Practitioner: Acute Care, Adult, or Family Nurse Practitioner certification verified by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Current, valid license (registration) by the Ohio Board of Nursing or applicable state board. NP must have First Assist certification.
OR
Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited physician assistant program with a Master's Degree Physician Assistant Certification (verified by the National Commission or the Certification of Physician Assistant – NCCPA. Current, valid license (registration) by the state Medical Board of Ohio or applicable state medical board. Current Certificate to prescribe by the State Medical Board of Ohio.

Preferred Skills

• 3-5 years cardiac surgery first assist experience.
• Proficient in EVH. Radial artery harvesting is preferred but not required. Able to assist attending surgeon as either a first or second assistant. Participates in fundamental operating room techniques including aseptic technique, tying knots, hemostasis, tissue handling, primary closure of sternotomies, and leg incisions. Comfortable assisting with daily ICU rounds and managing
• complex ICU patients pre and post operatively. Will help with inpatient consults. Experience with CVICU procedures preferred (central lines, swans, arterial lines, chest tubes, etc.). Strong skills and experience in CABG, valve, and aortic surgery, etc. Prior experience with mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, and cardiac transplant preferred.

Competitive salary, CME, PTO