CT Surgery - Advanced Practitioner - Direct Hire - Days - West Reading, PA - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC
West Reading, PA 19611
About the Job
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - General Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: West Reading, PA
Virtus Healthcare Staffing is partnering with a leading medical center in West Reading, PA, to recruit a highly skilled and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join their Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This unique surgical role involves collaborating with Cardiothoracic Surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver comprehensive patient care in a non-cardiac surgical arena.
Key Responsibilities:
- Surgical First Assist: Provide skilled assistance to surgeons during a variety of cardiothoracic procedures, including pacing wire removal, chest tube removal, wound VAC changes, and wound care.
- Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Perform patient consultations, direct admissions, and discharges, conduct H&Ps, and order pre- and post-operative diagnostic studies.
- ICU Management: Manage the ICU during night calls, demonstrating advanced knowledge in hemodynamic management, ventilators, ventricular assist devices, and pharmacological interventions.
- Floor Coverage: Provide comprehensive care to patients on the surgical floor during daytime hours.
Schedule:
- Three 13-hour shifts per week:
- Two days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
- One night (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- One weekend of call approximately every three weeks
Qualifications:
Education: Master's Degree (MSN or MMS) for Nurse Practitioners or equivalent for Physician Assistants.
Certification & Licensure:
- Active and unrestricted RN or PA license in Pennsylvania.
- National certification (AANP or ANCC for NPs, NCCPA for Clients).
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- DEA license.
Experience: Relevant experience in cardiothoracic surgery or a related field.
Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, advanced knowledge of adult critical care, and proficiency in hemodynamic management and surgical techniques.
Benefits We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and match
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Generous paid time off
- CME time and allowance
- Relocation assistance
- H1B & Green Card support
- Supportive health system committed to your professional advancement.