Thoracic Transplant Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking an experienced advanced practice provider for a full-time position in the cardiovascular surgery operating room. This position is a highly specialized role within the Thoracic Transplant program. You will work closely with a first assisting team comprised of  cardiac APP first assistants, RNFA cardiac first assistants, and thoracic APP first assistants.
 
Our Program 
Our board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons have performed thousands of procedures and pioneered many new treatment and recovery approaches with results rarely matched nationwide.

• STS 3-star overall score for CABG, AVR/CABG, and Multiprocedure


• Top 2% in the country for TAVR volume 


• Mitral valve repair center of excellence 


• Platinum level ELSO award for excellence in life support 


• Busy heart and lung transplant program with 2 transplant focused surgeons


• Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.  
   

Featured Benefits: 

• Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. 


• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. 


• Mental Health Support: Offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. 


• Work/Life Balance: Offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities. 


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  Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, and productivity-based RVU compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention Relocation
   
  
   

Thoracic Transplant Advanced Practice Provider Job Requirements and Responsibilities: 

You will first assist our surgeons on a variety of advanced heart and lung cases including but not limited to: heart and lung transplant, various mechanical circulatory support devices such as Impella 5.5, ECMO, and temporary and durable ventricular assist devices, pulmonary thromboembolectomy 

• Flexible work week schedule, depending on the needs of the department. Additional OR call coverage is required 


• Performs high-quality clinical practices and effective patient management, under physician supervision, in accordance with state regulations, including primary and secondary specialty care in clinical and/or surgical practice settings 


• Demonstrates technical expertise in the operating room 


• Excellent communication and teamwork 


• Displays respect and appreciation for the contribution from all team members to foster positive working relationships 


• Participates in quality and best practice initiatives by adhering to standards and guidelines to deliver excellent patient care and enhanced outcomes


• Seeks and accepts feedback related to performance and demonstrates a high level of coachability 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Applicants must have previous experience as a first assistant, preferably in cardiac or thoracic surgery and have a desire to focus on advanced heart and lung failure therapies


• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program 


• Board Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification Employees must maintain certification requirements 


• ACLS Certification for physician assistants, ACLS and BLS certification for nurse practitioners 


• Current Virginia medical license 


• Current DEA number