Cardiovascular Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

Position: Cardiovascular Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

Location: South Alabama

About the Opportunity:

Well-established, hospital-employed surgical group in South Alabama seeks an additional Cardiovascular Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join their practice.  Exceptional referral base with strong primary care and cardiology physician referral sources from 13 counties.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the OR and perform vein harvesting
  
• Facilitate hospital rounds and see patients in post-op clinic
• RNFA certification will be required for NPs
• Experience with vein harvesting and surgical first assisting is required

Practice Highlights:

• Team of 3 Cardiovascular Surgeons and 3 Physician Assistants
• da Vinci robotic and Maquet EVH systems available
• Call shared equally at 1:3
• 22 ORs with 2 endovascular suites
• Office located on hospital campus for easy access
• 24/7 cardiology, intensivist, and interventional radiology support 
• Only facility in the region offering TAVR and Watchman procedures

Community Highlights:

Nationally recognized as a great place to raise kids and a great place to retire. The community offers a low cost of living, excellent educational facilities, and traditional southern hospitality.

• Robust business environment
• Championship caliber golf courses 
• Known for its extensive recreational amenities, the city offers parks, public swimming pools, and tennis courts, including a sports complex built to professional standards.
• Nearby lakes and rivers less than 100 miles to Gulf Coast beaches

Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation DOE
  
• $15,000 commencement payment with a 1-year debt obligation
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans
• Retirement plan
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• CME and licensure fees allowance
• Paid interview expenses
• Educational opportunities available