Cardiac Surgery APP/PA - OR First Assistant

Careerwebsite; Chapel Hill, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement plan

CME funds

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent benefits

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery service in the Operating Room, focusing on first or second assisting during complex cardiac cases.

This role offers competitive salary and benefits, 403B retirement, CME funds, generous PTO and tuition reimbursement. Requires NC license and board certification; 40-hour week, on-site schedule.

Qualifications

• PA or ACNP strongly preferred for this CT surgery role.
• 3–5 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience preferred.
• Proficiency with EVH using Hemopro 2 is required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: obtain health history, perform exams, and develop treatment plans.
• Operative: first or second assisting during complex cardiac procedures.
• Education: teach patients, families, and students about care plans.
• Quality/Leadership: participate in department improvements and initiatives.

Skills

PA/ACNP

Cardiothoracic surgery

EVH Hemopro 2

Board certification

Education

ACCREDITED APRN or PA program

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery service in the Operating Room, focusing on first or second assisting during complex cardiac cases.

This role offers competitive salary and benefits, 403B retirement, CME funds, generous PTO and tuition reimbursement. Requires NC license and board certification; 40-hour week, on-site schedule.