Cardiothoracic Surgery OR Advanced Provider III (PA)

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We are looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (PA) to join the elite Lee Health Heart Institute with our Cardiothoracic Surgery Team!

Program Highlights:

• Shipley Cardiothoracic Surgery Center at Health Park provides world-class care performing more than 1,000 cases per year
• Only program in SWFL to offer robotic mitral valve surgery
• Busy robotic thoracic surgery program partnered with Lee Healths premier Advanced Lung Cancer Center
• Rapidly growing Mechanical Circulatory Support and Transcatheter Valve Therapy programs
• U.S. News and Report Top 50 Hospital for Cardiac Care
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons 3 Star Program in CABG
• ANCC Magnet Hospital

Position Information:

The Heart Institute is growing! We are expanding to support the community and adding to our already robust interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery service lines. The right candidate will have experience working in an operating room setting in an advanced provider and/or certified first-assist role. Cardiothoracic Surgery experience is a must as this role may include endovascular vein harvesting, room and patient prep, line placement and other responsibilities specific to the operating room environment.

• Single-site practice that includes 5 full-time/3 part-time PAs supporting 4 full-time/2 part-time surgeons.
• M-F schedule with weekends; Rotating call weeknight 1:6, weekend 1:8 ; No ICU or in-house overnight call required.
• Stable PA group with low turnover, most senior PA +30 years experience
• Primary responsibilities include 1st assisting in the operating room including endoscopic vessel harvesting and peri-operative patient care under the supervision of a surgeon.
• Additional responsibilities include patient management in the progressive care unit and clinic (follow-ups only).
• Robust opportunities for clinician growth and leadership development .
• Highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program with current, active certification
• Preferred 2+ years experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery including endoscopic vessel harvesting
• BLS & ACLS (American Heart Association) & active DEA license
• Physician Assistant License Required in the State of Florida; Board-Certified as PA
• Must meet credentialing requirements as established by the LMHS Medical Staff Services department
• Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required
• EPIC EHR with Healthcare AI to reduce charting requirements

Benefit Highlights:

• Offers a competitive compensation package with salary, benefits, and employee wellness opportunities
• Generous paid time off to enjoy the beautiful SW Florida weather and beaches, and CME Days
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage Provided
• 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option
• Paid Parental Leave
• Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

About Lee Health:

Lee Health is a nonprofit organization with more than 17,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and more than 1,200 employed primary care and specialty providers with multiple practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The organization has four acute care hospitals and one specialty hospital that together house over 1,800 hospital beds.

Fort Myers:

Come live the beach/vacation lifestyle you've always dreamed of in coastal southwest Florida! We have warm weather year-round, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, dozens of recreational parks and ecological preserves, as well as numerous world-renowned golf courses. There are a variety of restaurants, plenty of shopping at nearby malls and outlets, art, history, and a wide variety of festivals year-round. There is truly something for everyone! Plus, no state income tax!

Southwest Florida International Airport is easy to access and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet all your travel needs. Those in this area are also able to enjoy the Key West Express which allows for a 3-hour boat ride down to Key West! Fort Myers is minutes away from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is also centrally located between three of Floridas major cities, Orlando, Tampa and Miami.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at [email protected]

Learn more about the Lee Health Heart Institute here:

As a community-focused nonprofit health system in Florida, it's our mission to build a healthier future for our community.