Description

General summary of position

The Chief Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work as a first or second assistant during open-heart and other vascular and thoracic surgical procedures under the direction of the attending physician. This provider will assist with the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of cardiac surgery patients within the operating room and serve as Chief APP for the Cardiac Surgery First Assist APP and Cardiac Surgical Assistant team.

This role offers additional uncapped compensation for on-call and overtime, providing strong earning potential beyond base salary. Signing bonus and relocation allowance offered.

Primary duties and responsibilities clinical responsibilities

•             Review and interpret patient charts, medical histories, and clinical imaging as part of preoperative planning.
•             Recognize and respond appropriately to abnormalities on electrocardiograms in the OR and ICU settings, assisting in the stabilization of arrhythmias and hemodynamic parameters.
•             Assist in the cardiac surgery operating room, including but not limited to:

–            Performing midline sternotomy

–            Preparing patients for arterial and venous cannulation

–            First-assisting on cases including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement (open and robotic), aortic arch repair, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation

–            Assisting in the percutaneous insertion of devices

–            Harvesting and preparing conduits for CABG, including internal mammary artery, greater saphenous vein, and radial artery

–            Placing epicardial pacing wires and mediastinal/pleural drains

–            Closing the sternum

–            Teaching and mentoring less experienced staff

Leadership responsibilities (Chief APP)

•             Supervise and coordinate work activities of APPs within the cardiac surgery service line to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care
•             Oversee clinical, teaching, and research activities within the team
•             Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance and quality control programs; ensure clinical competencies are met
•             Participate in recruitment, hiring, training, performance management, and—when necessary—disciplinary actions in coordination with the department’s leadership
•             Ensure all APPs maintain appropriate licensure and certification; monitor and implement updates in regulatory requirements
•             Organize onboarding, orientation, and continuing medical education programs for APP staff
•             Stay current with advancements in cardiac surgery and patient care, communicating relevant updates to the team
•             Coordinate preceptorships for students in accredited NP/RNFA or PA programs
•             Facilitate process improvements and organizational changes to align with service line and system goals
•             Maintain an active clinical practice as defined above

Minimum qualifications

Education

•             Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program or acute care nurse practitioner program
•             RN first assistant certification required for nurse practitioners

Experience

•             Minimum of 5 years of cardiac surgery care experience preferred
•             At least 2 years of operating room experience required
•             2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Licenses and certifications

•             Current licensure as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner (with RNFA certification for NPs) in the District of Columbia required

At MedStar Health, in this role you can expect

•             Competitive base salary
•             Options to build in administrative time
•             Schedule flexibility—options for (4) ten-hour shifts or (5) eight-hour shifts
•             Weekend call is 1:5 (Saturday/Sunday 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.)
•             First case is at 6:30 a.m.
•             Five dedicated cardiac ORs every day with 1–2 cases per OR
•             Generous PTO: 30 days, 7 holidays, plus 2 personal days
•             Annual CME stipend with 5 additional CME days
•             Variety of rich benefits, including health care, for you and your dependents
•             Great retirement options with excellent employer match
•             Access to Wellness Center and personal physician concierge services

If interested, please apply and email your CV to Stacy.C.Naylor@medstar.net

This position has a hiring range of

USD $166,938.00–USD $188,619.00 /Yr. Apply

In addition to your salary, MedStar Health offers a comprehensive healthcare package (including medical, dental, and vision, subject to eligibility requirements) and other benefits. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by MedStar Health. MedStar Health is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work, regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

The hiring range is the range MedStar Health, in good faith, believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future, and actual compensation may vary from posting based on work experience, education, and/or skill level, etc. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in MedStar Health’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at MedStar Health’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Why MedStar Health? At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

•             Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
•             Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, and diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
•             Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
•             More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest health care provider in the Baltimore–Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state, and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health entities that are federal government contractors are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including, for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge, without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health’s policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.