Surgical First Assistant Training Program Jobs in Iowa

APP - Cardiothoracic Surgery opening in Waterloo, Iowa

• 55 miles from Cedar Rapids
Position Details:
• Full-time, permanent position
• Hospital employed
• Established team of 2 physicians and 3 Advanced Practitioners
• Growing practice with increased volume
• Provide first-assist in the OR
• Will be doing Endoscopic Vein harvesting (EVH)
• Pre/post-surgical patient care at UPH Allen Hospital; Including Critical Care
• Primarily OR with a mix of inpatient, and outpatient
• Excellent subspecialty support
• Cohesive group of colleagues and supportive staff allowing for autonomy while building the practice according to your preferences
• Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
• Full-time position, including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
• 24/7 hospitalist program is responsible for adult and pediatric inpatients
• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
Responsibilities:
• Will be first assisting in OR with Adult Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular cases
• Will include invasive procedures including but not limited to endovascular vein harvesting, arterial harvesting, manage intra-aortic balloon pumps, insert/remove chest tubes, and central line placement
• Between 7-10 surgical cases per week
• Average inpatient 8-15 patients with 2 consults daily
• Average clinic patients 18-20 split between providers
• Follow-up patients in the clinic and occasional new consults
• Perform physical exams, medical diagnosis, therapeutic procedures, and prescribe medication
• Respond to calls in the ER and Nursing floors during clinic hours
• Rounding on Perioperative and Postoperative patients
• Participate in OR , weekend, and Phone call only clinic call.
• Order and evaluate labs, x-ray, EKG, echo, and other test as indicated
• Evaluates, interprets and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care
• Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving
Qualifications:
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Anesthesia for Nurses
• Board eligible or board certified
• Complies with criteria for recertification
• Hold an unrestricted medical license in the state of State
• Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the Advanced Practitioners field of practice
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required
• Experience preferred but not required
• Eligible to work in the United States
Qualifications:
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Experience as First-Assist in the OR and with cardiac patients
• Prior ICU and/or Critical Care either as advance practitioner and/or nurse preferred but willing to train
• Hold an unrestricted medical license in the state of IA
• Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the Advanced Practitioners field of practice
• Eligible to work in the United States
Offer:
• Initial salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
• Attractive incentive package
• A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
• Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
• Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
• A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve