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Overview

Comprehensive Cardiothoracic Surgery patient management. The APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional evaluations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services, as well as Clinical Support for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Service Line Initiatives in collaboration with CHSLI affiliated provider groups.

This position reports to the Administrative Director of APP Services

Job Details

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the responsibilities of the Cardiothoracic APP, the Coordinator has the following responsibilities:

+ Under the Administrative Director of APP Services, supervises APPs in their service

+ Assignment of on-call schedule, as well as vacation/holiday time for APPs in their service. Also completes monthly schedules and payroll

+ Responsible for the daily assignment of APPs to those operative cases which require surgical assistants

+ Actively participates with the Human Resource Department in the recruitment of APPs for their service. Assists the Administrative Director of APP Services in the screening of such applicants

+ Assists the Administrative Director of APP Services in the completion of job evaluations for current APPs in their service

+ Serves as a representative of the Service Director and/or Administrative Director of APP Services with various departments/groups in the hospital, i.e., Administration, Nursing, Pharmacy, Attending Staff, etc. to help resolve problems

+ Assumes responsibility for the overall efficient functioning of the service to include the compilation of necessary statistics

+ Acts as a liaison between the Administrative Director of APP Services and the APPs on the service

+ Responsible for the development of case protocols for presentation at the Monthly Performance Improvement conferences specific to their service

+ Performs chart reviews and investigations at the request of the Administrative Director of APP Services

+ Makes recommendations regarding more efficient/effective functioning of the APPs regarding staffing, on-call, etc.

+ Responsible for the compilation of monthly in and out-patient admissions and surgical statistics, and preparation and presentation of protocols of those cases with Q.I. issues requiring review at the monthly Departmental PI meeting

+ The Coordinator may designate an of these responsibilities to another APP on the service during the absence of the Coordinator from the hospital

+ Other duties may be assigned in addition to those listed as necessary

POSTION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

+ Physician Assistant must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant

+ NP must have a Master’s Degree in Nursing with specialization as a Nurse Practitioner and is certified by the ANCC or AANP organizations within 2 years of employment

+ For PA, Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters preferred

Licensure/Certification:

+ New York State Physician Assistant license required

+ Physician Assistant must have current NCCPA certification

+ New York State Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses required

+ Must be BLS/ACLSAED Certified by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. No other organizations will be acceptable

+ DEA license required

Salary Range

USD $76.50 - USD $112.96 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.