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Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant - vein harvesting opening in Annapolis, MD
Saint Peters, Missouri, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Surgery-Cardiovascular
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/28/21
Regional health system has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and engaging Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our new Cardiac Surgery program.

  • 24 hour coverage for our new Cardiac Surgery Program w/ call pay.
  • Rotating schedules.
  • Full array of benefits including competitive compensation including Quality Incentive, including CME paid time-off and dollars plus PTO and so much more….

Under the direction and supervision of the Lead Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (APP), the Cardiac Surgery APP will perform all required clinical duties, including patient evaluation and management in the preoperative, postoperative, and outpatient settings as well as performing ICU bedside procedures (e.g. arterial line and central line insertion), endovascular vein harvesting, and first assisting cardiac surgical procedures (e.g. CABG, valve surgery, aorta surgery).

About the Health System:

As a not-for-profit regional health system headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, we serve an area of more than 1.6 million people. It is the third busiest surgical hospital in Maryland, performing over 25,000 cases annually. Nationally recognized in heart care, our specialists perform thousands of cardiac-related procedures every year, and cared for over 35,000 cardiac patients last year. Our cardiac catheterization lab performed over 1,400 diagnostic catheterizations, 170 STEMI, 400 PCI (acute and elective), 80 electrophysiology/ablations and 300 permanent pacers/AICD in our 2018 fiscal year. AAMC offers a wide range of quality heart services, from prevention and diagnosis of heart disease to interventional cardiology procedures and rehabilitation.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

  • Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant School or graduate of an accredited school of nursing as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
  • Two (2) years of related Cardiac Surgery clinical experience as a PA or ACNP.
  • Vein harvesting experience needed.


Compensation & Benefits:


The Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits plan including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Mental Health, Employee Assistance benefits, PTO, 401(a) and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans, Health Care Spending Account and Flexible Spending Account options, and a 529 Savings Plan.



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Position ID: EC214636