Cardiothoracic OR - Full-Time NP/PA

Explore a rewarding opportunity with AHWFB Cardiothoracic Surgery Department as we eagerly welcome a skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic surgical team in Winston-Salem and High Point, North Carolina. This position will support both cases in High Point and Winston-Salem to provide consistent care and support for the surgeons.

Responsibilities

Conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in surgical settings; Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan; Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care; Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient; Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines; Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects; Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners; Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment; Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein; Rotating Weekend and Night coverage required; Cardiac call coverage including nights and weekends; Clinic coverage as needed; Support both cases in High Point and Winston-Salem to provide consistent care and support for the surgeons

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License; Certified by NCCPA; Current BLS and ACLS certification required; Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program; Master's degree or higher required; Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license; Board certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practice by AANP or ANCC; First Assist Certification required

Nice to have

Master's Degree preferred; APP post-graduate experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery preferred; Experience with vein harvesting preferred

Benefits

CME Reimbursement: up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year; Generous PTO: accrual starts at 25 days/year; Relocation Assistance: $7,500 paid within first 30 days of employment; Career Growth & Stability; A Rich Quality of Life in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call; Incentive pay; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance