What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery IMCU position at Sentara?
The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Advanced Practice Provider team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a full time APP to support our patients in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This role is devoted to the care of the peri-operative CTS patients, with a focus on the post-operative patient population. Care goals are designed to optimize the physical, psychological health and well-being of this patient population by facilitating efficient management of evidenced based practices designed to prevent or mitigate post-operative complications or hospital readmissions. The CTS IMCU Service ensures best practices are implemented for the cardiothoracic surgery patient through all phases of care: pre-operatively through outpatient follow-up. Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program is required.
Our teams are dedicated to cultivating an environment where every individual feels recognized, appreciated, and supported, enabling them to perform at their best for themselves and our patients. Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are essential to this foundation, and we seek to continue to grow their impact and scope of practice throughout our hospitals.
Position Highlights:
●Well-established team of 6 APPs
●APP will provide post-operative care in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) for Cardiothoracic surgery population
●Rotating schedule with goal of switching all APPs to 4, 10s.
●Rotating Weekend/Call Schedule
Benefit Highlights:
●Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement package
●Malpractice and Tail coverage
●$3,000 Annual CME allowance
●$5,000 Annual QPI Bonus
●$10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
●$10,000 Commencement Bonus
●$5,000 Retention Bonus following years 2 and 3
●Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
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Our program has earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 3-Star Rating—the highest quality designation awarded for cardiothoracic surgery programs.
The ideal candidate is one with a dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service. A cardiothoracic surgery background and at least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred. Critical care background preferred.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000