Thoracic Transplant Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Inova

Falls Church (VA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement match 5%

Education assistance up to $5,250/yr +

Up to $10,000 student loan repayment

Mental health support (up to 25 visits

PTO, parental leave, flexible work, 0%

Job summary

Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for a full-time role in the cardiovascular surgery operating room in Falls Church, VA. The APP will work closely with the first assisting team on thoracic transplant cases, including heart and lung procedures, and participate in perioperative patient care.

Minimum qualifications include PA/NP degree, RNFA certification, VA license, and ACLS/BLS.

Qualifications

Board certified PA or ACNP with RNFA preferred.
Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program.
Current Virginia medical license and DEA number.
ACLS and BLS certifications for PA/NP required.

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons in thoracic transplant and related cases.
Participate in OR planning, patient care, and postoperative management.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure patient safety.

Skills

First assistant experience

Cardiac surgery knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree (MA/MS/MSN)

RNFA certification

DEA registration

Virginia license

ACLS/BLS certifications

Tools

RNFA equipment familiarity

Job description

Thoracic Transplant Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Falls Church, VA, United States

Job Description

Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking an experienced advanced practice provider for a full-time position in the cardiovascular surgery operating room. This position is a highly specialized role within the Thoracic Transplant program. You will work closely with a first assisting team comprised of cardiac APP first assistants, RNFA cardiac first assistants, and thoracic APP first assistants.

Our Program

Our board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons have performed thousands of procedures and pioneered many new treatment and recovery approaches with results rarely matched nationwide.

STS 3-star overall score for CABG, AVR/CABG, and Multiprocedure
Top 2% in the country for TAVR volume
Mitral valve repair center of excellence
Platinum level ELSO award for excellence in life support
Busy heart and lung transplant program with 2 transplant focused surgeons
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patientexperience. Weare also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Offeringup to $5,250 per year in educationassistanceand up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support: Offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and theirchildren25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life Balance: Offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Competitive Compensation Package:Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, and productivity-based RVU compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention Relocation

Thoracic Transplant Advanced Practice Provider Job Requirements and Responsibilities

You will first assist our surgeons on a variety of advanced heart and lung cases including but not limited to: heart and lung transplant, various mechanical circulatory support devices such as Impella 5.5, ECMO, and temporary and durable ventricular assist devices, pulmonary thromboembolectomy

Flexible work week schedule, depending on the needs of the department. Additional OR call coverageisrequired
Performs high-quality clinical practices and effective patient management, under physician supervision, in accordance with state regulations, including primary and secondary specialty care in clinical and/or surgical practice settings
Demonstrates technical expertise in the operating room
Excellent communication and teamwork
Displays respect and appreciation for the contribution from all team members to foster positive working relationships
Participates in quality and best practice initiatives by adhering to standards and guidelines to deliver excellent patient care and enhanced outcomes
Seeks and accepts feedback related to performance and demonstrates a high level of coachability

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have previous experience as a first assistant, preferably in cardiac or thoracic surgeryand have a desire to focus on advanced heart and lung failure therapies
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Board Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification Employees mustmaintaincertification requirements
ACLS Certification for physician assistants, ACLS and BLS certification for nurse practitioners
Current Virginia medical license
Current DEA number

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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