Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practitioner (PA/NP) – Sign-On

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Northwell Health's Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT seeks full-time Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practitioners (PA/NP) to join a collaborative team across OR, ICU/inpatient, and outpatient settings. Flexible scheduling may include day and night shifts; RNFA/cardiac surgery experience preferred.

The team currently comprises two Cardiac surgeons and five Cardiac Surgery PAs and is expanding to cover traditional open heart, CABG, valve, MIS and TAVR cases.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) training program.
• CT State PA/NP license, State of CT Controlled Substance Registration, and Federal DEA.
• Cardiothoracic ICU experience preferred.
• Cardiac Surgery OR experience preferred (vein harvest, first assist).
• Board certification
• ACLS & BLS certification
• Must maintain 50 CME credits over two years
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide care across OR, ICU/inpatient floor and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with a Cardiac Surgery team including two surgeons and five PAs.
• Participate in traditional open heart, CABG, valve, MIS and TAVR procedures.
• Maintain licensure, certifications and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CT State PA/NP license

Federal DEA

Board certification

RNFA certification

ACLS & BLS certification

Job description

Northwell Health's Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT seeks full-time Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practitioners (PA/NP) to join a collaborative team across OR, ICU/inpatient, and outpatient settings. Flexible scheduling may include day and night shifts; RNFA/cardiac surgery experience preferred.

The team currently comprises two Cardiac surgeons and five Cardiac Surgery PAs and is expanding to cover traditional open heart, CABG, valve, MIS and TAVR cases.