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Virtus Healthcare Staffing is Hiring a CT Surgery - Advanced Practitioner Near Reading, PA
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - General Cardiothoracic SurgeryLocation: West Reading, PA Trusted Staffe is partnering with a leading medical center in West Reading, PA, to recruit a highly skilled and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join their Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This unique surgical role involves collaborating with Cardiothoracic Surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver comprehensive patient care in a non-cardiac surgical arena. Key Responsibilities
Surgical First Assist: Provide skilled assistance to surgeons during a variety of cardiothoracic procedures, including pacing wire removal, chest tube removal, wound VAC changes, and wound care.
Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Perform patient consultations, direct admissions, and discharges, conduct H&Ps, and order pre- and post-operative diagnostic studies.
ICU Management: Manage the ICU during night calls, demonstrating advanced knowledge in hemodynamic management, ventilators, ventricular assist devices, and pharmacological interventions.
Floor Coverage: Provide comprehensive care to patients on the surgical floor during daytime hours.
Schedule
Three 13-hour shifts per week:
Two days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
One night (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
One weekend of call approximately every three weeks
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree (MSN or MMS) for Nurse Practitioners or equivalent for Physician Assistants.
Certification & Licensure:
Active and unrestricted RN or PA license in Pennsylvania.
National certification (AANP or ANCC for NPs, NCCPA for Client).
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
DEA license.
Experience: Relevant experience in cardiothoracic surgery or a related field.
Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, advanced knowledge of adult critical care, and proficiency in hemodynamic management and surgical techniques.
Benefits We Offer
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and match
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Generous paid time off
CME time and allowance
Relocation assistance
H1B & Green Card support
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