Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship - Nurse Prac...

Job Description

Essential Job Summary

Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are accountable for the provision of patient care at top of licensure within their scope of practice. The APP is licensed, credentialed and privileged to perform such duties as maintenance and promotion of health and prevention of disease; assessment, diagnosis, treatment, correction, consultation, procedures as outlined by specialty, and referral for health problems; education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; prescription or administration of prescription drugs or devices in accordance with a consultation and referral plan; consultation with other healthcare providers; appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care; and continually learning and developing for optimal patient care and outcomes.

APPs may also participate in research andutilizesevidence -based practice to promote quality patient care, protocol development, care process model development, and best practice standards for assigned patient population.

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Job Description

This Fellowship is a 12-month opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to obtain invaluable education and clinical experience incardiothoracic surgery atIntermountain Medical Center, a level I trauma centerlocatedin Murray, Utah.?OneAdvanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowswill spendthe majority of their year with thecardiacand thoracic teams; toseparate teams with a collaborative combination of APPs and surgeons in their respective fields.The major role of the APP fellow will be first assisting in the operating roomwhich will include training on endovascular vein harvest, andVATS procedures.It will alsoinclude,rounding on both floor and ICU patients,andworkin the outpatient clinic. The fellowship will also havedidacticwork, and a case study report to be presented to the faculty at the end of the year.

The Fellow will function under the medical supervision of advanced practice providers and physicians on their respective rotations, gaining independence as the year progresses.

Fellows will also be required to round and work one weekend a month toofferample opportunityfor clinical experience and high acuity patients.The Fellow will undergo quarterly evaluations with the Program and Medical Directors.

The ideal candidate for this position willdemonstratea unique passioncardiothoracic surgery, will possess a strong work ethic and self-driven approach to learning, and will be capable of becoming a leader who advances the role of APPs in this field.

Posting Specifics

??????Base Annual Salary: $79,851.20

??????Benefits Eligible: Yes

??????Schedule: The scheduleonservice includesone call shift per week, and at least one weekend day call shift per month, along with the regular work week, thus the weekly schedule can vary anywhere from 40-60 hours/week.

??????Department: Intermountain MedicalCenter -Cardiac and Thoracic teams

Anticipated start dates:October 5, 2026

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Application Process

The following materials must be receivedno later thanJuly 1,2026?for your application to be considered:

??????Completion of this online application

??????Copy of curriculum vitae

??????Two letters of recommendation

??????Personal letter of intent

??????Copy of unofficial transcripts showing completion of an accredited PA or NP program -or- transcripts showing you are in the last semester of an accredited PA or NP program.

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Please submit the?requested?information electronically with?this online application (under the "Resume/CV" section multiple attachments can be entered). Letters of recommendation can be submitted directly by the applicant or by the writer of the letter View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Direct any questions regarding the application process, or any additional attachments, via email View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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Minimum Requirements

The following must be met prior to beginning employment:

??????Current state license as a Physician Assistant (PA)?or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) attimeofprogram start.

??????Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

??????Eligible for state Controlled Substance License II through V.

??????Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.

??????Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.

??????Current ACLS Certification

??????Other certification as required (e.g. TNCC, NRP).