• Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA

    Mohawk Valley Health System (Utica, NY)


    Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA

     

    Department: MG - SPEC - CARDIOTHORACIC SUR

    Job Summary

    Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This full-time, hospital-employed role supports inpatient services within a high-acuity surgical setting. The APP will work in close collaboration with CT Surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to provide preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care to patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic procedures. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with a NYS License. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

     

    Core Job Responsibilities

     

    + Responsible for Cardiothoracic ICU and Floor patients

    + First assist in CT surgery, Perform EVH using Hemopro system.

    + Perform bedside procedures including thoracentesis, central/arterial line placement, chest tube insertion/removal, etc.

    + 24/7 in house coverage of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery utilizing 24 hour shifts

    + Perform comprehensive history and physical exams

    + Manage inpatient care, including daily rounds, care coordination, and discharge planning

    + Participate in consults, emergent assessments, and postoperative follow-up

    + Provide patient and family education throughout the care continuum

    + Collaborate closely with attending surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivist, and nursing staff

     

    Education/Experience Requirements

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Licensed or eligible to practice in the state of New York

    + 3-5+ years of Cardiac experience.

    + BLS certification required.

    + Experience required in Endoscopic Vein and Artery Harvesting for the full scope opportunity.

    + Be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

    + NCCPA certification

     

    Licensure/Certification Requirements

    REQUIRED:

    + Current NYS Nurse Practitioner licenses OR Current NYS license as a Physician Assistant with prescription privileges.

    + Current BCLS, ACLS certifications.

    PREFERRED:

    + Active ANCC certification in relevant specialty

     

    Disclaimer

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

     

    Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

    Job Details

    Req Id 92436

     

    Department MG - SPEC - CARDIOTHORACIC SUR

    Shift Days

    Shift Hours Worked 12.00

    FTE 1

    Work Schedule NP / PA

     

    Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

     

    Union Non-Union

     

    Pay Range 150,000 - 230,000