Cardiothoracic Surgery APP opening in west central PA
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/04/24
Seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our collaborative Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery program in Altoona, PA.
- Hours: Monday-Friday, daylight possible 8- or 10-hour shifts. Occasional weekend rounding.
- Position Specifics: Hospital rounding, outpatient clinic and telemedicine consultation.
- Department Details: Collaborative HVI Cardiac and Thoracic model of care to create innovative collaboration and enhance patient care.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency
- The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) program is required
- BSN, MSN preferred for CRNP, BS or MS preferred for PA
- Completion of National Certification
- Must achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually
- Completion of an OAPP approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position.
- Must have department chair approval for promotion
- ACLS or ITLS or NALS or PALS or ACLS or other certifications listed must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
The Community:
The area provides an opportunity to celebrate the change of seasons, appreciate an outdoor lifestyle, and enjoy a balance between work and play. The area is rich in culture, excellent schools, sports, outdoor recreation, shopping, and dining experiences, with easy access to nearby major metropolitan areas.
- Very reasonable cost of living
- Family-oriented community
- Excellent school systems
- Abundant cultural amenities including hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing at nearby state parks, resorts and rail trails, Big10 sports, national touring performing artists
- Active social scene from neighboring State College, home to Penn State’s University Park campus.
- Centrally located with easy access to larger, neighboring cities. Between 40 minutes to 4.5 hours to major cities including Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, DC, and NYC.
APPLY NOW or TEXT Job #EC227250 & email address to 636 - 628 - 2412.
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