Advanced Practice Provider – Cardiothoracic Surgery (PRN)

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); Vor Ort; USD 96.000 - 138.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

CME/Professional Expense Allowance

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Malpractice insurance provided

Zusammenfassung

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Cardiothoracic Surgery (PRN) to provide expert care, in collaboration with Cardiothoracic Surgeons. In this role, you offer first assist in the OR and deliver direct primary care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications include graduate from an accredited PA program or AGACNP with RNFA, 2+ years CT surgery APP experience, Texas license, BLS/ACLS, and willingness to participate in on-demand call.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or AGACNP with RNFA.
• 2+ years of cardiothoracic surgery OR experience as an APP with first assist.
• Current unrestricted Texas license; BLS and ACLS within 60 days; orientation within 90 days.
• 5+ years CT surgery OR experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Collaborates with Cardiothoracic Surgeons to coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Provides operating room coverage including first assist and vessel harvest.
• Performs ICU and floor rounding, consults, and discharges.
• Delivers preoperative and postoperative clinic coverage.
• Maintains licensure and credentialing; adheres to guidelines.
• Participates in CT surgery call schedule on an as needed basis.

Kenntnisse

Cardiothoracic surgery

First assist

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Critical decisions

Ausbildung

Physician Assistant program

AGACNP with RNFA

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery (PRN)

Requisition Number

req29587

Location

John Peter Smith Hospital

Job Description

Acclaim Health (Acclaim) is a multi-specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who partner with JPS Health Network (JPS). Acclaim supports JPS's mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve. From primary care to pediatrics to a full range of specialties, Acclaim's goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

JPS Health Network has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years, covering a population of 3.5+ million. As the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency in the nation.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP); PRN functions as an expert within a defined scope of practice and performs selected tasks and services in collaboration with Cardiothoracic Surgeons. This position practices under the supervision of the supervising physician to plan, direct, and provide patient care for cardiothoracic patients. The APP offers first assist in the operating room and provides direct primary care to patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings on an as-needed (PRN) basis.

For more information, visit www.teamacclaim.org.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Cardiothoracic Surgeons in overseeing and coordinating the multidisciplinary care delivered to all cardiothoracic patients, inpatient and outpatient, to optimize quality patient care.
• Provides operating room coverage including first assist, endoscopic vein harvest, and radial artery harvest.
• Performs ICU rounding and coverage.
• Performs floor rounding, consults, and discharges.
• Provides office/clinic coverage for preoperative consults and postoperative follow-ups.
• Provides primary care to all cardiothoracic patients including assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and development of treatment plan.
• Notifies the attending physician as outlined in the Collaborative Practice Agreement.
• Monitors guidelines for the management of patients and ensures that services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health.
• Participates in the cardiothoracic call schedule as defined by the department, on an as-needed (PRN) basis.
• Assists in the operating room for elective, urgent, and emergent adult cardiac surgery (CABG, valve replacement, aortic dissection) and adult thoracic surgery (robotic lung surgery, lobectomy, decortication) as instructed.
• Attends quality improvement and team meetings as instructed.
• Maintains own licensing and credentialing to practice, including all required certifications.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Training

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program OR Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) with RNFA certification.

2+ years of cardiothoracic surgery OR experience as an advanced practice provider with first assist in the OR.

Licensure & Certification

Current unrestricted licensure to practice as required by the State of Texas.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; may obtain within 60 days of hire and maintained current throughout employment.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; may obtain within 60 days of hire and maintained current throughout employment.

Completion of unit-specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days of hire.

Experience

5+ years of cardiothoracic surgery OR experience as an advanced practice provider with first assist in the OR preferred.

Proficiency in or willingness to develop skills in intra-aortic balloon pump insertion/removal, pacer management/pacing wire removal, endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting, Swan-Ganz insertion and removal, radial artery harvest (endoscopic or open), and chest tube placement preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of advanced cardiothoracic surgical techniques and care management within the specialty area.
• Knowledge and understanding of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of safety and security principles.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Skill in solving complex clinical problems and making critical decisions under pressure.
• Skilled in analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations.
• Skilled in computer and electronic documentation usage.
• Skilled in prioritizing work to function efficiently in a high-acuity environment.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with referring physicians, residents, clinical staff and support staff to provide quality patient care.
• Ability to present information or ideas concisely, accurately, and clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately, with consideration for educational level, age and developmental stage of employee.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to demonstrate patient centered and patient valued behavior.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires results.
• Ability to maintain a positive and effective working relationship with coworkers, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Allowed Paid Time Off (PTO)
• CME/Professional Expense Allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Retirement options

Location Address

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States