Cardiothoracic Surgery APP

Company:HCA

Professions/Specialties:General Nurse Practitioner,General Physician Assistant

Location:Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

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Job Description

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Parkridge Health System in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an experienced cardiothoracic surgery nurse practitioner or physician's assistant to join our established hospital employed cardiac group, Centennial Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Parkridge.

Qualifications Needed:

Board certification
Three plus years of experience in cardiology is ideal
Tennessee license or ability to obtain one
Desire to learn and grow as a CTS professional in areas of: preop, postop, perioperative and operative first assist techniques including endoscopic vein harvest, central lines placement, suturing and sternal closures.

About the opportunity:

Join two cardiothoracic surgeons and one other CTS APP who are a part of a larger collaborative cardiac program consisting of seven cardiologists and eleven APPs.
Our CT surgery program deals with ECMO, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic lung surgery, vascular surgery and off pump bypass.
1:2 call

Incentive/Benefits Package:

Employment with HCA physician services group
Comprehensive and robust benefits package including CME, occurrence malpractice and 401K

About Parkridge Medical Center:

275-bed licensed hospital
Primary stroke and advanced cardiovascular center
24/7 tele-neurology support for acute stroke and other neurologic emergencies
Accredited chest pain center
Advanced surgical services including endovascular care, cardiothoracic, neurosurgery and orthopedic/spine procedures

Often cited amongst “The Best Places to Live”, Chattanooga is nicknamed the Scenic City. Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee and along the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America’s most breathtaking, technologically progressive and recreationally attractive cities anywhere. There is a world of outdoor adventure, amazing restaurants, live events, art and world-class attractions awaiting.

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About Parkridge Medical Center

Parkridge Medical Center, a member of the TriStar Health System, has 275-beds and has provided excellent healthcare to Chattanooga since we opened our doors on February 28, 1971. Our approach to healthcare is on the cutting edge, but our soul is in traditional medicine. Patients and family members come first. We have had a long-standing commitment to our community and mission to provide compassionate care close to home. It is this commitment that has fueled our growth, energized our staff, satisfied our patients and propelled us to become an outstanding healthcare facility. We are very proud that Parkridge has a Pastoral Care Service to help our patients with life's difficulties.

Community Information - Chattanooga, TN

Nestled in the heart of the Southeast, Chattanooga is within a day’s drive to almost one-third of the major U.S. market and the densely populated cities of Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville and Birmingham (within 140 mile radius). The city approximates 169,000 population; MSA of 426,000 residents situated in the Great Tennessee Valley.

Chattanooga enjoys an abundance of natural beauty; located where several Mountain ranges converge bringing the states of Tennessee, northern Georgia, North Carolina together at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains. The Tennessee River, which winds through much of Hamilton County, feeds into Lake Chickamauga providing an endless array of water sports. Other unique outdoor activities range from hang-gliding off Lookout Mountain to inner tubing/canoeing down the Sequatchie River to White Water Rafting the Great Ocoee River (third white water river in the US, host to the Summer Olympics) to biking, golfing or horseback riding amidst the scenic backdrop of the mountains.

The recently revitalized Downtown Riverfront draws tourists and residents alike for afternoon/evening strolls. Chattanooga city attractions include: the Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX Theater, Chattanooga Choo-Choo, Rock City, Coolidge Park, Ruby Falls, the Incline, the Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga Regional History Museum, Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, Hunter Art Museum, Southern Belle Riverboat, Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. The city supports a vibrant Arts Council (ranked 12th in the nation in per capita donations for the Arts) supporting several fine theaters, Ballet, Chattanooga Symphony and the Opera.

In addition to the significant tourism industry, Chattanooga is also a major industrial city with an extensive network of transportation systems including the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport.

Chattanooga’s school system, public and private, assure a strong foundation for area children. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers a wide range of majors in undergraduate and graduate courses in addition to graduate medical education.

Not to be understated, one of the area’s greatest features is financial. Moderate cost of living, low property taxes, No State Personal Income Tax contributes to a more prosperous lifestyle.