Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery IMCU

• City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Urgent Care Overview: 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) Learn More: https://youtu.be/oWHOX5Q1G8o?si=htMUKrTUDx_p3tDp 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. .

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