Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Cardiothoracic Surgery - Surgical

Position Summary:

The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking a full-time OR Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to work as a surgical first assistant at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. The APP works directly alongside cardiothoracic surgeons throughout the perioperative episode - from pre-operative preparation through intraoperative assistance and immediate post-operative care.

Program Highlights:

• First assistant role in a high-volume cardiothoracic surgery program performing nearly 2,000 adult cardiac and thoracic procedures annually, including coronary, valvular, aortic, structural heart, heart and lung transplant, MCS/ECMO, and thoracic surgery.
  
• Intraoperative responsibilities include vein graft harvesting and providing technical assistance across a broad range of complex cardiac and thoracic procedures, including heart transplantation.
  
• Directly involved in pre-operative, intraoperative, and immediate post-operative care, with a focus on patient safety and surgical efficiency throughout the perioperative episode.
  
• Participates in a rotating on-call schedule covering nights and weekends for urgent and emergent cardiothoracic cases.
  
• Works closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and nursing staff to support a coordinated and efficient OR environment.
  
• Join 12 faculty surgeons and a team of 9 OR APPs and Surgical Assistants at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital - recognized by Healthgrades among America's 50 Best Hospitals and the only adult Level I Trauma Center in eastern Wisconsin.
  
• Prior cardiothoracic surgery OR experience preferred, though not required.
  

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, day shift with rotating on-call covering nights and weekends for urgent and emergent cases.
  
• Full-time position.
  

Procedure for Candidacy:

To submit your application, please click on "Apply Now." You will create a candidate profile and will be prompted to upload your CV and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:

Kate Dillon, Physician and APP Recruiter, Sr.

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Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience of 2+ years working as an APP in the OR is preferred, not required.
  
• Highly desired: previous experience as a surgical first assistant in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac surgery, or thoracic surgery.
  
• Prior experience with vein and radial artery harvesting preferred.
  

Minimum Education:

• Advanced Practice Nurse: Master's Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
  
• Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced Practice Nurse / Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
  
  • Wisconsin RN License
    
  • Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
    
  • Certification Requirements:
    
    • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
      
    • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
      
    • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) required within 6 months of start date
      
  • DEA registration
    
  • Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization:
    
    • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP)
      
    • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)
      
    • Family NP (FNP)
      
• Physician Assistant
  
  • Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
    
  • Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
    
  • Certification Requirements:
    
    • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
      
    • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
      
    • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) required within 6 months of start date
      
  • DEA registration
    

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Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children's Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.

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All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways - engaging in Collaborative efforts - approaching our world with Curiosity - advancing Inclusive practices - demonstrating Integrity in all we do - treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

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