Radiology - Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

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Lee Health is proud to be named on the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for the second year in a row. HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital have been awarded the highest five-star accolade, putting Lee Health hospitals in the top 15% of hospitals in the country for the second year in a row. All Lee Health hospitals received honors as Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for the high-quality care they provide to the Southwest Florida community. Lee Health is honored to be the first healthcare system in Florida to be recognized with the Governor's Sterling Award, granted by the Sterling Council. Lee Health has been honored with the inaugural Pinnacle of EHR Experience Award from the KLAS Arch Collaborative, recognizing our health system's efforts to enhance the electronic health record (EHR) experience for physicians and providers. The award places Lee Health among an elite group of only 10 organizations nationwide to receive this honor.

Lee Health Heart Instituteis seeking experienced Advanced Practice Providers to support ourOpen Heart ICU Team

!

Lee Health is a nonprofit organization with more than 17,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and more than 1,200 employed primary care and specialty providers with multiple practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The organization has four acute care hospitals and one specialty hospital that together house over 1,800 hospital beds. Program Highlights : Shipley Cardiothoracic Surgery Center at Health Park provides world-class care performing more than

1,000 cases

per year Rapidly growing

Mechanical Circulatory Support

and

Transcatheter Valve Therapy

programs Only program in SWFL to offer

robotic mitral valve

surgery Robust

robotic thoracic

surgery program partnered with Lee Healths premier Advanced Lung Cancer Center (ALCC) U.S. News and Report

Top 50 Hospital

for Cardiac Care Society of Thoracic Surgeons

3 Star Program

in CABG ANCC Magnet Hospital. Position Information: The Heart Institute is growing! We are expanding to support the community and adding to our already robust interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery services lines. If you are an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant that is competent with managing critical care patients, open heart patients, those requiring mechanical circulatory support and ECMO then this position is for you. This position is located at Lee Health HealthPark Medical Center. Single-site practice

consisting of 5 APPs (3 on days, 2 on nights) covering

11 ICU beds;

No stepdown, progressive care, or clinic . Schedule consists of 6x 13.5-hour

shifts

per 2-week pay period; No call Choice to do only days, nights, or combination Primary responsibility includes critical care management of open heart and mechanical circulatory system patients (ECMO, Impella) within institutional protocols under the supervision of a Cardiothoracic Surgeon Highly

collaborative , multidisciplinary team partnered with

in-unit Pulmonary Critical Care Partnered with

ELSO

for on-site ECMO education Robust opportunities for clinician growth and leadership development. Qualifications: Preferred 2+ years experience working with Cardiac and Critical Care patients including invasive procedures(central lines, arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters, chest tubes) Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (Acute pathway preferred) or Physician Assistant Graduate from an accredited program Active, unrestricted license in the State of Florida, or the ability to obtain this license prior to start Current BLS and ACLS credentials through the American Heart Association Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required Epic EHR with Healthcare AI to reduce charting requirements Benefit Highlights: Offers a

competitive compensation package

with salary, benefits and employee wellness opportunities Generous paid time off

to enjoy the beautiful SW Florida weather and beaches, and CME Days Malpractice and Tail Coverage provided 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Paid Parental Leave

Fort Myers: Come live the beach/vacation lifestyle you've always dreamed of in coastal southwest Florida! We have warm weather year-round, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, dozens of recreational parks and ecological preserves, as well as numerous world-renowned golf courses. There are a variety of restaurants, plenty of shopping at nearby malls and outlets, art, history, and a wide variety of festivals year-round. There is truly something for everyone! Plus, no state income tax! Southwest Florida International Airport is easy to access and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet all your travel needs. Those in this area are also able to enjoy the Key West Express which allows for a 3-hour boat ride down to Key West! Fort Myers is minutes away from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is also centrally located between three of Floridas major cities, Orlando, Tampa and Miami. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at

Learn more about the Lee Health Heart Institute here:

As a community-focused nonprofit health system in Florida, it's our mission to build a healthier future for our community.