Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Leading Heart Program in Myrtle Beach is seeking a skilled CT-APP with EVH experience to join another in assisting their 3 employed cardiothoracic surgeons

Qualified Candidates:

2 or more years experience with all routine heart surgery procedures and thoracic procedures

Possess understanding of clinic follow ups and post op outpatient care

Exposure to minimally invasive procedures a plus

Experience in EVH and 1st assist in surgery required

APP will be responsible for daily rounding on patients pre and post-operatively as well as conducting follow-up assessments in the clinic

Expected call schedule of 1:3

Incentive/Benefits Package:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with match, PTO, and more

About Medical Center:

400 bed tertiary referral center

Largest and most clinically advanced hospital in the area

ACS verified Level I adult trauma center

DHEC approved Level II pediatric trauma center

4 emergency departments

Pediatric ER

DNV-GL certified comprehensive stroke center

Only provider of open-heart surgery in the area

Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health unit

Inpatient rehabilitation unit

Maternity center with Level II neonatal nursery and maternal fetal medicine for high-risk moms

ACGME accredited residency programs with six residences (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, and a Transitional Program) and two fellowships (Hospice and Palliative Medicine and coming soon, Endocrinology)

Located in Myrtle Beach, the 60-mile stretch of coastline is considered one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the US. The area has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top retirement and tourist destinations (more than 20 million visitors a year) in the country. The community is comprised of a myriad of unique neighborhoods that include easy access to golf, the ocean, shopping and entertainment, national caliber live music venues, a local symphony, nationally recognized Botanical Garden (Brookgreen Gardens), minor league baseball, water parks, outlet shopping, international airport, fishing, boating and 1,800+ full service restaurants.