Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery OR/First Assist

City/State
Norfolk, VA

Work Shift
First (Days)

Provider Specialty
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Overview:

The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Advanced Practice Provider team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a full time APP to support our Cardiac OR and ICU in Norfolk, VA . This role is devoted to the care of the peri-operative CTS patient population in the OR and ICU setting. The CTS OR/ICU APP ensures best practices are implemented for the cardiothoracic surgery patient through all phases of care, pre-operatively through outpatient follow-up. Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program is required. This is a rotating schedule including call, nights, and weekends.

The ideal candidate is one with a dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service. A cardiothoracic surgery background and at least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred. Critical care and operative background preferred. Preference given to candidates with endoscopic vein harvest experience.

Position Highlights:

• Nationally recognized physicians, superior quality, and innovative technology
• >2300 cardiac procedures per year, including ECMO, thoracic, and heart transplant; no pediatrics
• 23-bed CSICU at 543-bed quaternary care facility for specialized care, offering a multitude of medical and surgical specialties; Level 1 Trauma Center
• Practice at the top of your license, serving as first assist in the OR and performing vein harvesting
• 100% inpatient responsibilities

Incentives

• $10,000 Commencement Bonus (payable on first paycheck)
• $10,000 Retention Bonus ($5,000 paid at end of years 2 and 3)

Benefit Highlights:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $3,000 annual CME allowance
• $5,000 annual quality bonus
• $10,000 student loan forgiveness program
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• Licensing renewals paid
• Generous PTO
• Epic EMR
• PSLF Eligible (non-profit)

Learn More:

Our program has earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 3-Star Rating-the highest quality designation awarded for cardiothoracic surgery programs.

Our teams are dedicated to cultivating an environment where every individual feels recognized, appreciated, and supported, enabling them to perform at their best for themselves and our patients. Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are essential to this foundation, and we seek to continue to grow their impact and scope of practice throughout our hospitals.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

• Annual CME Allowance

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Resources Plan

• 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage

• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:


North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.