Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery Stepdown - Part Time @ PPMC

MyStethi, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Cardiac Surgery Stepdown service at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

This onsite, part-time role involves leading daily rounds, assessing and managing care for patients undergoing complex cardiac procedures, and collaborating with nursing, case management and social work to ensure safe transitions from hospital to home or rehab.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice required.
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily rounds and manage care of complex cardiac surgery patients.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Case Management and Social Work for transitions.
• Provide world-class care to acutely ill patients undergoing cardiac procedures.

Education

Masters or Doctor of Nursing Practice

Masters degree in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
PPMC has been named one of the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the US!
CT Surgery Stepdown at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has a part-time Advanced Practice Professional opportunity.

Position Description

The inpatient Cardiac Surgery service provides care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures, including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and complex aortic procedures. In addition, we manage patients pre-operatively and perform consultations for surgery. This is an onsite position located at PPMC in Philadelphia.
PPMC has an outstanding track record of medical accomplishments including creating one of the first coronary care units in the US, and we continue to provide leading-edge care as part of Penn Medicine. Cardiac Surgery is high growth and high visibility service at PPMC.
As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with Cardiac Surgery, you are viewed as a leader, teacher and care provider with a career ladder for future growth potential in leadership. APPs are a key part of the care team, performing daily assessments and managing the care of complex patients. You will lead daily rounds and work in conjunction with Nursing, Case Management and Social Work to ensure a smooth transition from the hospital to home or rehabilitation. In close partnership and collaboration with the surgical physician group, the APPs provide world class care to some of the most acutely ill patients in the country who are undergoing coronary revascularization and other complex surgeries.

Required Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Prescriptive Authority

Required Education

• Masters or Doctors of Nursing Practice required or Masters degree in Physcian Assistant studies required

Employee Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Work Schedule

20+ hours per week