Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery-Surgical APP

UNC REX Healthcare; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health has an APP (NP/PA) Cardiothoracic Surgery opportunity at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The role emphasizes first/second assisting in complex cardiac cases and collaborative care with cardiology and surgical teams.

The position requires completion of an accredited APRN/PA program, NC licensure, and 3–5 years of cardiothoracic surgical experience is strongly preferred. Onsite work with a competitive benefits package and generous CME support.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited graduate‑level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Active NC APRN/PA licensure; board certification if required by department.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment, history taking, physical exams, and treatment planning.
• Order and interpret tests; document care and ensure billing compliance.
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with team for continuity of care.
• Provide leadership in clinical projects and process improvement.
• Participate in program development and quality/ research initiatives.

Skills

Cardiothoracic expertise

First/second assist in surgery

EVH Hemopro 2 familiarity

Clinical leadership

Patient education

Education

Accredited APRN/PA program

Tools

Hemopro 2 EVH

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Health has an APP (NP/PA) Cardiothoracic Surgery (Operating Room) opportunity available at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. We strongly prefer a candidate who is a PA or ACNP and has previous experience.

Summary

A Physician Assistant functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Schedule

• 1‑2 nights of OR call per week
• 1 weekend of OR call per month
• 4 shifts per week

Services

• Cardiac Surgery service with a focus on highly complex patients with coronary artery disease, structural heart abnormalities, and heart failure.
• The focus of this position is centered around first or second assisting during Cardiac Surgery.
• EVH system: Hemopro 2.
• Busy Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) program including LVAD, ECMO, and Impella.
• Participates in collaborative procedures with Cardiology such as TAVRs, TMVRs, MitraClips.
• May participate in education and training programs hosted by the service, including surgical resident, medical student, and PA student training.

Position Specifics

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits plan.
• 403B retirement plan.
• Discretionary funds for CME, licensure, etc.
• Generous PTO plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

1. Clinical – Obtains relevant health and medical history, performs thorough physical assessment, reviews and interprets diagnostic tests, develops differential diagnoses, and implements treatment plans, including prescribing and ordering of appropriate evidence‑based pharmacological agents as per departmental guidelines. Maintains clear concise patient records and stays current with specialty literature. Prioritizes work, assists staff, maintains productivity, leads projects to improve productivity, and performs procedures consistent with guidelines.

2. Education – Professionally educates clients and families about medical conditions, collaborates with clinicians and students for continuity of care, develops educational materials, provides instruction to various healthcare personnel, and participates in education programs.

3. Leadership – Provides instruction to physicians, housestaff, nurses, and students; participates in community outreach; leads improvement initiatives and systems projects.

4. Professional – Interacts with patients, families, and colleagues respectfully, responds to customer needs promptly, assumes responsibility for outcomes, and shares workload with the team.

5. Quality/Research – Engages in continuous quality improvement, consults on clinical/system issues, leads interdisciplinary teams, initiates protocol revisions, and develops new clinical programs.

Preferred Qualifications

PA or ACNP strongly preferred; previous experience strongly preferred.

Other Information

Education Requirements: Completion of an accredited graduate‑level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in North Carolina. Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.

Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required. 3‑5 years of Cardiothoracic Surgical (first or second assistant) experience strongly preferred. Proficiency with EVH using Hemopro 2 is required.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Requirements: Demonstrated clinical competency; effective leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills; effective interaction to ensure patient care; documentation accuracy for billing.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: SOM CT

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC: Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation.