Cardiothoracic APP: First-Assist Surgery Pro

Intermountain Health; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance up to $7,500

Annual CME allowance up to $4,000

Paid time off

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for their Cardiothoracic Surgery clinic. The role involves collaboration with CT Surgeons and Cardiologists and responsibility for assisting in surgeries, patient rounding, and clinic coverage for post-op patients.

Applicants must have accreditation in PA or NP programs, and a strong background in CT Surgery with specific skills such as endoscopic vein harvesting. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $193,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a First Assist PA or NP in a CT Surgery setting.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting for bypass procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CT Surgeons and Cardiologists in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Cover ICU/telemetry rounding and post-op patient clinic coverage.
• First assist in cardiac/thoracic surgeries.

Skills

Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting

First Assist experience in CT Surgery

Licensure as PA or NP in Colorado

DEA and full prescriptive authority

Education

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for their Cardiothoracic Surgery clinic. The role involves collaboration with CT Surgeons and Cardiologists and responsibility for assisting in surgeries, patient rounding, and clinic coverage for post-op patients.

Applicants must have accreditation in PA or NP programs, and a strong background in CT Surgery with specific skills such as endoscopic vein harvesting. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $193,000 plus benefits.