Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Advanced Practice Provider

Our organization is on the lookout for a dedicated Cardiac Advanced Practice Provider with a genuine interest in cardiothoracic surgery services to join our team in Boise, Idaho.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will embrace a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to inpatient care, working closely with our Cardiothoracic Surgeons. As a surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will assist in all cardiac and thoracic surgeries while also managing the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and the step-down unit.

About Our Team

Our Cardiothoracic Surgery program consists of:

• Three surgeons
• Eight Advanced Practice Providers
• Four specialized anesthesiologists in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Four perfusionists

Together, we operate on a dedicated floor featuring:

• A 10-bed CVICU
• Three specialized CVORs
• A 6-bed step-down unit

Our team is expected to perform over 350 open-heart surgeries, 175 thoracic surgeries (including 80 robotic lobectomies), as well as over 160 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVRs) and 75 MitraClips annually.

Specializations

We focus on:

• Adult cardiac surgery
• Aortic surgery
• Minimally invasive valve surgery
• Robotic thoracic surgery
• Hybrid Maze procedures for Atrial Fibrillation treatment

Additionally, we implant and manage ECMO and the Impella 5.5 devices. Our program actively participates in the STS Registry and benchmarks performance to enhance quality and outcomes. Our achievements include a high early extubation rate, low complication rates, and numerous regional and national awards in cardiac surgery. We are committed to advancing the cardiothoracic field through innovative clinical research, program development, and educational initiatives.

Work Schedule

The initial surgical orientation may involve five 8-hour shifts for approximately three months, transitioning to four 10-hour shifts per week (typically from 6 AM to 4 PM).

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho
• Valid controlled substance registration with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and DEA
• Experience in vein harvesting is required
• A robust medical background with a commitment to supporting a growing multi-specialty medical group
• Prior Nurse Practitioner experience in cardiac disease management is preferred

Benefits and Compensation

This is an exciting opportunity for the right Nurse Practitioner to become part of our health system. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• $20,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) allocation
• Malpractice insurance (including tail coverage)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan (403b)