Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA

Updated 11/19/25
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Cardiology
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Degree Required DNP MSN/MSRN
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
  • Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Location: UPMC Williamsport, PA
  • Service Setting: Inpatient and Operating Room
  • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  • Coverage Period: 05/01/2025 Ongoing
  • Clinical Shift Schedule: MonFri, 7:00 AM 6:00 PM with night call from 6:00 PM 7:00 AM
  • On-Call Shift Schedule: Weekends 7:00 AM 7:00 AM with hospital rounds approximately 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • Call Type: In-house & Emergency Surgery
  • Call Ratio: Rotating (1 week on / 1 week off schedule considered); weekend call varies but follows a rotation
  • Call Response Time: 30 minutes COVERAGE DATES
  • Start date May 1, 2025 (subject to credentialing)
  • Ongoing need due to provider on leave and vacancy

PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: Adults only
  • Patient Volume/Census: Varies but minimal, with 12 surgical cases per day; surgeons take first overnight call
  • Admissions: Yes surgical cases
  • Rounding: Required on weekends and as part of scheduled duties
  • Phone Consults: Yes, fielded by physicians overnight
  • Case Mix: CABG, thoracic surgery, AVR, TAVR, aortic cases; 60 pump cases since Jan 2025; 181 pump cases in 2024

FACILITY INFORMATION
  • Trauma Level: Level II
  • EMR System: Cerner and Epic
  • Office Equipment Available: Olympus HD towers, Getinge EVH with Vasoview Hemopro 2 system
  • Specialty Backup Available: Yes
  • Support Staff Available: 2 surgical APPs, 2 floor APPs; usually 34 APPs on at a time
  • Reason for Coverage: Turnover and FMLA leave

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  • Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  • Travel Details:
  • Airfare: Economy seating, 1 checked bag
  • Lodging: Up to $150/night at non-preferred hotels; UPMC preferred hotel list available
  • Mileage: IRS rate
  • Rental Car: Mid-size ($50/day) AprNov; 4WD SUV ($75/day) DecMar
  • Parking: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • First assist in cardiothoracic surgical cases
  • Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) using Getinge equipment and Olympus camera systems

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Licenses: Pennsylvania license (not required to apply)
  • Board: Board Certified NP or PA
  • DEA: Required
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPR
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year; new grads considered depending on experience
  • Other Qualifications:
  • Must be able to scrub for CT surgery as a first assist
  • Weekend-only availability considered

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Scrub and assist with scheduled surgical cases (12 daily)
  • Cover hospital in partnership with other APPs (divide and manage patient list)
  • Round and assess patients in inpatient setting
  • Participate in weekend rounds and emergency surgical coverage as needed
  • Communicate and collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons
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