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Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRoanoke, VA, USA$108k - $172.8kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
  • Current state Licensed Nurse Practitioner and RN licensure, or Physician Assistant licensure, is required; a Drug Enforcement Administration license is also required.
  • AHA BLS-HCP certification is required.
  • Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
  • Able to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer literacy for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

  • Manage patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic surgeries, including aortic surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting, thoracic surgery, and valve surgery.
  • Partner with attending physicians and APP colleagues in managing advanced mechanical circulatory support devices, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, intra-aortic balloon pumps, left ventricular assist devices, Impella, and right ventricular assist devices.
  • Perform and refine common intensive care unit procedures, including bronchoscopy, central venous catheter placement, arterial line insertion, and chest tube management.
  • Optimize patient experience, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
  • Deliver high-quality, evidence-based perioperative care.
  • Order and interpret relevant diagnostic studies.
  • Apply clinical judgment to guide timely and appropriate interventions.
  • Respond to critical and emergent situations.
  • Provide rapid assessment and stabilization until definitive treatment is implemented.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong interest or background in cardiothoracic surgery and/or critical care.
  • Comfort practicing with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced intensive care unit setting.
  • Commitment to teamwork, clinical excellence, and continuous professional growth.
  • Advanced Life Support certification is preferred.

About the Company

Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Carilion Clinic is a non-profit health care system in Virginia that serves about one million people through a network of hospitals, outpatient specialty centers, and primary care practices. It delivers care via multi-specialty physician teams that collaborate to put the patient first, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of care while advancing medical education and research. Its approach centers on integrated care across a broad regional network, combined with ongoing teaching and clinical studies. This makes it different from many competitors by pairing patient-focused, outcome-driven care with a strong emphasis on education and research within a nonprofit framework. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality health care, improve patient outcomes, and advance medical knowledge through education and research.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$310K
Headquarters
Roanoke, VA
Founded
1976

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