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Job description
Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care Team Opportunity
We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care Team as a Physician Assistant / Associate (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP / AGACNP / ACNP-AG). This role is ideal for an advanced practitioner seeking a highly autonomous, clinically challenging, and collaborative team environment.
Take your career to the next level as part of a dynamic Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care Service. Our APPs play an integral role in comprehensive perioperative care, managing patients across the full continuum—from initial consultation through postoperative recovery and discharge. You will work alongside experienced cardiothoracic surgeons, APPs, and multidisciplinary professionals in a high-acuity, cutting-edge environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic surgeries, including:
Aortic surgery
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Thoracic surgery
Valve surgery
Partner closely with attending physicians and APP colleagues in the management of advanced mechanical circulatory support devices, including:
ECMO
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs)
Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
Impella
Right Ventricular Assist Devices (RVADs)
Perform and refine common ICU procedures, including:
Bronchoscopy
Central venous catheter placement
Arterial line insertion
Chest tube management
Focus on optimizing patient experience, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based perioperative care
Order and interpret relevant diagnostic studies
Apply clinical judgment to guide timely and appropriate interventions
Respond to critical and emergent situations
Provide rapid assessment and stabilization until definitive treatment is implemented
Ideal Candidate
Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Strong interest or background in cardiothoracic surgery and/or critical care
Comfortable practicing with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced ICU setting
Committed to teamwork, clinical excellence, and continuous professional growth
What We Require:
Education: Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Experience: 0
Licensure/Certification: Current state Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and RN licensure required or Physician Assistant (PA), DEA license. AHA BLS-HCP certification required. Advanced Life Support certification preferred. Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with State regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine. Other: Able to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers, good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
Compensation Range:
$107,993.60 - $172,785.60
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you're away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
Discounts on childcare
Continued education and training
Worksite address
roanoke, VA, 24000, US
Who can apply
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