Cardiothoracic Surgery First Assist

HCA Healthcare; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

CME time and dues

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Midwest Heart and Vascular seeks an advanced practice provider to join our CTS practice at Research Medical Center. The role includes first assisting in inpatient and outpatient CTS cases, scrub duties, and vein harvesting, with cardiology exposure preferred.

Missouri licensure is required, and call is 1:4–1:7 with PA favored but NP considered. Competitive compensation is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• First assist in inpatient and outpatient CTS cases.
• Scrub experience is required for OR procedures.
• Must have vein harvesting experience.
• Ideal candidate has cardiology experience.
• Call schedule approximately 1:4 to 1:7.
• Physician assistant preferred but nurse practitioner considered.
• Ability to obtain Missouri licensure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first assistant in cardiothoracic procedures in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Maintain scrub duties and ensure sterile technique in the OR.

Skills

First assist

Scrub experience

Vein harvesting

Cardiology experience

Call coverage

PA preferred

Missouri licensure

Job description

Description

Specialization:

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Midwest Heart and Vascular is seeking an advanced practice provider to join our practice.

Qualified Candidates:

• First assist, inpatient and outpatient

• Scrub experience is required

• Must have vein harvesting experience

• Ideal candidate will have cardiology experience

• Call is 1:4-1:7

• Physician assistant is highly preferred but open to a nurse practitioner

• Ability to obtain Missouri licensure

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability

• Time away from work combines paid time off, disability coverage, and leaves of absence

• CME time and dues allowances

• 401k with company matching

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tuition reimbursement

About Research Medical Center:

• Experience a positive, professional work environment in a top-tier facility in one of the most livable cities in the heart of America. Research Medical Center offers high-tech care in a beautiful, comfortable setting designed to exceed the expectations of those we serve.

• With 590+ licensed beds, the hospital features a strong complement of subspecialists and robust inpatient services, including level 1 trauma, level 1 STEMI, oncology, comprehensive stroke program, and many more key services.

• With over 700 doctors representing 29 medical specialties—we ensure that our patients’ needs are always met and their expectations are continually exceeded. We are committed to the care and improvement of human lives.

The Kansas City region is a two-state region home to more than 2.5 million people as well as home to corporate headquarters giants including Cerner, AMC, Garmin, Hallmark and H&R Block, among many others. KCI Airport features 10 major airlines and the fewest flight delays, making travel easy. With non-stop flights available, you can be on either coast in 3 hours or less. For the food enthusiast—KC features four James Beard Award winning chefs and about a dozen finalists. Kansas City ranked No. 19 on Forbes' list of the 20 Happiest Cities to Work in Right Now.