Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic/Transplant Surgery

Providence; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 177,516 - 232,107; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Productivity bonuses

Incentives related to quality and performance

Job summary

Providence Health Plan Group is seeking a Cardiothoracic/Transplant Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Mission Viejo, California. This full-time position involves coordinating kidney transplant services and providing perioperative patient care.

Applicants should have 2+ years of relevant experience and knowledge in kidney transplant specialties. The compensation ranges from $177,516 to $232,107 per year plus potential bonuses and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a PA or NP in an acute care or outpatient setting is preferred.
• Current knowledge of kidney transplant specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Kidney Transplant services program.
• Perform First Assistant role with the surgeon.
• Render direct patient care during the surgical process.

Skills

Coordination of patient care

Kidney transplant knowledge

Surgical assistance

Patient education

Job description

Mission Hospital Mission Viejo is seeking a Cardiothoracic/Transplant Surgery physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the team in Mission Viejo, California.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Director, Kidney Transplant Services, the Transplant Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is responsible for coordinating the Kidney Transplant services program to meet the needs of the patient, family, staff and physicians. The Transplant PA or NP facilitates coordination of the patient care/education while monitoring appropriate utilization of resources throughout the continuum of care. Functions as a kidney transplant consultant and resource to other staff and departments. Assists with staff orientation, skills validation, and training. Participants in educational classes as needed for maintenance and/or advancement of clinical skills and ongoing quality improvement of patient care and outcomes.

This role will perform First Assistant with the surgeon and the healthcare team in performing a safe operative procedure with optimal outcomes for the patient. They will render direct patient care as part of the perioperative role assisting surgeon(s) in the surgical treatment of the patient.

Qualifications

• Full-time position
• 2+ years of experience as a PA or NP in an acute care or outpatient setting is preferred
• Current knowledge of theory, techniques and practices of the kidney transplant specialty is preferred
• Reports to Executive Director Critical Care Services Heart and Vascular Institute
• Compensation is $177,516 and $232,107 per year

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran