Cardiac Surgery NP/PA: Post‑Op & LVAD Care

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

CME allowance

Reputation for quality care

Job summary

Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians in Atlanta is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the cardiac surgery team. This Advanced Practice Provider role will focus on postoperative care of cardiac surgical patients and collaborate with a dedicated surgeon team.

Qualified candidates have 1–2 years of cardiac surgery/EVH experience, and hold an accredited PA or NP degree with national board certification. GA licensure for NP or PA is required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of cardiac surgery/EVH experience.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA program with national certification.
• GA licensure to practice as a PA or NP with national certification.

Responsibilities

• Round on post‑op patients
• Office consults one day per week with a designated surgeon
• EVH and chest closure in the OR
• Thoracentesis and chest tube insertion and care
• Provide care to LVAD patients

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

EVH experience

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree from accredited PA program

National Board Certification

GA NP/PA license with national certification

Job description

Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians in Atlanta is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the cardiac surgery team. This Advanced Practice Provider role will focus on postoperative care of cardiac surgical patients and collaborate with a dedicated surgeon team.

Qualified candidates have 1–2 years of cardiac surgery/EVH experience, and hold an accredited PA or NP degree with national board certification. GA licensure for NP or PA is required.