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

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

CME funds

Licensure/tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team in the Operating Room at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The role emphasizes first/second assist in cardiac procedures, EVH Hemopro 2 expertise, and participation in a busy MCS program.

The ideal candidate is PA or ACNP trained, with prior CT surgery experience preferred; licensure in NC and DEA registration are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Board certification if required by the Department. DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: obtain health history, perform exams, interpret tests, diagnose, treat, and document.
• Education: teach patients and families; provide materials and instruction to staff; support training.
• Leadership: mentor staff; participate in rounds and system improvements.

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

First/second assisting

EVH Hemopro 2

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Accredited APRN/PA program

Tools

Hemopro 2 EVH

Job description

Overview

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.

Position

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.
• First or second assisting during Cardiac Surgery
• EVH system: Hemopro 2
• Busy Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) program including LVAD, ECMO, and Impella
• Collaborative procedures with Cardiology such as TAVRs, TMVRs, MitraClips
• Participation in education and training programs (surgical resident, medical student, PA student)

Position Specifics

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

Responsibilities

• Clinical: obtain relevant health and medical history, perform thorough physical assessment, review and interpret diagnostic tests, develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans, prescribe/ order evidence‑based pharmacological agents, conduct preventive health screening, maintain clear records, keep knowledge current, prioritize work, maintain productivity, lead or participate in productivity improvement projects, perform medical procedures per guidelines.
• Education: educate clients/families, collaborate with clinicians and students for continuity of care, develop educational materials and provide instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing, ancillaries, and students, participate in learning needs identification and education programs.
• Leadership: provide instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing, ancillaries, and students; precept, shadow, lecture, train, conduct CE, rounds, staff meetings; participate in community outreach, lead outreach programs, demonstrate understanding of system context, lead or participate in system improvements.
• Professional: interact respectfully with patients and families, collaborate with coworkers, respond promptly to customer needs, accept responsibility for outcomes, share workload.
• Quality/Research: engage in continuous quality improvement, consult with management, lead interdisciplinary teams, revise protocols, influence policy-making, develop new clinical programs.

Preferred Qualifications

PA or ACNP strongly preferred. Previous experience strongly preferred.

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 registration.

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

• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Effective interaction to ensure successful patient care.
• Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate 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, however, 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 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.