Cardiothoracic OR APP — Cardiac First-Assist Expert

Advocate Aurora Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$90,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC, seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider for OR-only Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role focuses on cardiac procedures, first‑assist duties, and EVH with Hemopro system proficiency. Independent practice in inpatient and OR settings is required, under physician supervision.

The position emphasizes cardiac surgery with EVH emphasis and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Requires CTS experience, NP/PA licensure in NC or SC, and BLS/ACLS credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program.
• NP: Master’s or DNP with NP licensure and DEA where required.
• PA: Master’s degree; NCCPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-assist in a range of cardiac surgical procedures.
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) with proficiency.
• Collaborate with supervising physician and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

EVH proficiency

Cardiac first‑assist

Cardiothoracic surgery

EMR systems

Independent practice

Team collaboration

Education

NP program

PA program

Tools

Hemopro system

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC, seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider for OR-only Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role focuses on cardiac procedures, first‑assist duties, and EVH with Hemopro system proficiency. Independent practice in inpatient and OR settings is required, under physician supervision.

The position emphasizes cardiac surgery with EVH emphasis and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Requires CTS experience, NP/PA licensure in NC or SC, and BLS/ACLS credentials.