Physician Assistant - CV Surgery - PRN
Wellstar Health Systems

Job Info

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Facility: Kennestone Hospital

WellStar Medical Group is seeking PA/NP for growing Cardiac Surgery Program. We prefer a minimum of 2 years prior experience, in an advanced practice provider role, and prior cardiac surgery experience with endoscopic vein harvesting and radial harvesting is a plus.

Duties will be performed at WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center a 633-bed, Level II trauma center, located in Marietta approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta, GA.

This is a prn opportunity.

Ideal candidate must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work with all team members in a collaborative and fast paced environment. We are looking for a hard-working team member who is enthusiastic and interested in learning. We provide care for our patients in OR, ICU, step-down wards, and all phases of the peri-operative period. Previous experience with EMR (EPIC) is a plus.

APP call will be shared equally amongst the inpatient APPs. This includes surgical and night call (no in house required) and weekend call with rounds. We also offer flexibility in work schedule.

Our Cardiac Surgery Program currently employs three surgeons and seven APPs. We perform over 1000 cardiac surgical procedures annually. We offer a full service cardiac surgical program for our patients to include revascularization, major aortic surgery, traditional valve surgery, minimally invasive valve and valve repair, surgical atrial fibrillation ablation, and destination ventricular assist device placement. We currently use Maquet endoscopic vessel harvesting system.

Quality outcomes and patient safety is a priority at Wellstar Health System. We are currently the only Cardiac Surgery Program in Georgia with all of the following designations:

-Perennial 2 star STS program in CABG
-Gold Seal Certification by the Joint Commission in CABG
-Gold Seal Certification by the Joint Commission in Valve Repair and Replacement
-Advanced Certification by the Joint Commission in Ventricular Assist Devices

To learn more about WellStar Health System please visit us at www.wellstar.org.

We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Occurrence-based Malpractice Coverage
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Life insurance
403(b) with Employer Match
CME Time and Allowance
Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
Concierge Service
Maternity Leave and Adoption Assistance
Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance

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