Cardiothoracic OR - Full-Time NP/PA

610 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Relocation Assistance

Career Growth

Quality of Life in NC

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) for its Cardiothoracic Surgery team in North Carolina. The role involves patient evaluations in surgical settings and collaboration with attending surgeons, APPs, and staff.

Rotating weekend and night coverage is required. The position offers opportunities for educational and scholarly activity, plus a supportive, autonomous, team-oriented environment dedicated to exceptional patient

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, NCCPA certification.
• APP post-graduate experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Graduation from accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program; Master’s degree or higher.
• Current NC Board of Nursing RN and NP licenses.
• Board certified as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC.
• First Assist Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Explain necessity, preparation, and effects of planned procedures to patients.
• Perform department-specific procedures per guidelines.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
• Precept students and medical learners when possible.
• Uphold hospital missions, values, and cultural commitments.

Skills

Medical decision-making

Team collaboration

Patient care planning

Laboratory interpretation

Clinical research participation

Education

PA program Master’s preferred

NC Medical Board license

NCCPA certification

Job description

What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.


• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.


• Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.


• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.


• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.


• Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment: Join our growing Cardiothoracic Surgery team of 5 cardiac surgeons, 2 thoracic surgeons, and 21 APPs, performing over 1,200 open heart surgery cases a year. We provide patient-focused care and communicate openly to address a variety of conditions. In this surgical role within an academic practice, you'll collaborate with attending surgeons, surgery APPs, and staff, with opportunities for educational and scholarly activities. While teamwork and open communication are essential, we also encourage and support autonomy within our collaborative environment. Become part of a team-oriented culture dedicated to exceptional patient care and advancing our mission.

What You'll Do:

As a valued member of our Operating Room team, the PA/ACNP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in surgical settings.

Rotating Weekend and Night coverage required.

• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.


• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.


• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.


• Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.


• Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.


• Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects


• Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners


• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.


• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred


• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA


• APP post-graduate experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery preferred


• Experience with vein harvesting preferred


• Current BLS and ACLS certification required

Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required


• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license


• Board certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practice by AANP or ANCC


• First Assist Certification required


• APP post-graduate experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery preferred


• Experience with vein harvesting preferred


• Current BLS and ACLS certification required

Where You'll Live:

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.


• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.


• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-oriented neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


• Benefits and more


• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? Its offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care