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HCA Healthcare

Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

orange park, FL

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Specialization:

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider.

Join a Growing Cardiothoracic Surgery Program:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Cardiothoracic APP (Physician Assistant or Acute Care NP) to join our expanding cardiothoracic surgery program. The position offers a balanced blend of operative first assisting, ICU management, and perioperative patient care within a high-volume cardiac and thoracic program.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a collaborative environment alongside cardiothoracic surgeons and is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes across a continuum of care.

Qualified Candidates/Details:

Graduated from an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program

Have a Florida license or the ability to get a Florida license prior to starting

2 or more years experience in first assist for adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures (CABG, valves, aortic surgery) and thoracic procedures with Robotics and TEVAR experience a plus.

Endoscopic saphenous vein harvest (EVH) with Saphena XL system; Endoscopic radial artery harvest a plus, though willing to train

Participate in urgent and emergent operative cases

Intensive Care Unit & Inpatient Management

Daily management of postoperative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients

Hemodynamic assessment and management

Coordination of multidisciplinary teams

Discharge planning and transition of care

Participation in night and weekend OR call with expected coverage 1:3. No overnight shifts required

Procedural Responsibilities

Preferred candidates will have experience with:

Chest tube placement and management

Central venous catheter placement

Arterial line placement

Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) removal

Ideal Candidate Profile:

You are a team-oriented APP who enjoys both the technical aspects of cardiothoracic surgery and the complexity of managing critically ill post operative patients. You thrive in the OR, are confident in the ICU, and are committed to helping build a premier cardiac surgery program whiel maintaining excellent patient outcomes.

Incentive/Benefits Package:

Employment position through HCA Physician Services Group (PSG)

Highly competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short & long term disability options, 401k and more

CME time / allowance

Occurrence-based malpractice

About HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital:

A full-service, level II trauma and acute-care hospital with 411 beds including 10 ORs and 40 ICU beds

Hospital is the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in Clay County

20-bed inpatient rehab center and 24-bed psychiatric unit

9 ACGME residencies/fellowships

44 bed emergency department with 2 dedicated trauma bays with 112,000 annual patient visits

Hospital accolades include:

Ranked in America s top 250 hospital by Healthgrades

Top 5 in the state for Critical Care by Healthgrades

Among top 100 hospitals in the country for stroke, pulmonary and critical care by Healthgrades

Ranked in top 5% in the country for women s care by Healthgrades

American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines recipients for Stroke Gold Plus, AFib Gold and Heart Failure Gold

Our inpatient rehabilitation center is Commission on Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited

A U.S. News and World Report High Performing Hospital

About HCA Florida Healthcare:

HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 450 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers, offering a collaborative network of personalized care. United as a statewide network in 2021, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,000 experienced doctors and 77,000 colleagues working together to deliver high-quality, collaborative care to more than 6.4 million patients each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities, it serves. The network provided nearly $836.6 million in uncompensated care and invested significantly in innovative technologies and facilities across Florida, including the new $360 million state-of-the-art, multi-specialty HCA Florida University Hospital in Davie, Fla. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State.

About Jacksonville, FL:

With over 200 days of sunshine per year, no state income taxes, lower cost of living, proximity to 22 miles of beaches, the largest urban park system in the nation, world-class fishing, vibrant street arts scene, and local distilleries and craft breweries, Jacksonville is a top destination to work and live. It is the 12 th largest city in the United States and more than 500 people move to Northeast Florida each week with jobs being the major driving relocation factor.

Minutes from the home of the PGA Tour s world golf headquarters at TPC Sawgrass and The PLAYERS Championship, as well as home to tennis at the ATP Tour, Jacksonville is a 20-minute drive from the nation s oldest city, St. Augustine. Jacksonville also hosts one of the five largest Jazz Festivals in the United States and is a dedicated Carnival Cruise Line terminal with weekly cruises to the Bahamas.

Worksite address

orange park, FL, 32073, US

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