Advanced Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist

2 weeks ago


Reading, Pennsylvania, United States Tower Health Full time
Job Summary

The Reading Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to contribute to our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. The General Cardiothoracic Surgical Advanced Practitioner collaborates with Cardiothoracic Surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in coordinating and delivering patient care in a limited, non-cardiac surgical arena of the cardiothoracic surgery service. Facilitates communication between the patient and family, various hospital departments, the Nursing Service and the Medical Staff; functions as a clinical expert in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Program and practices to the fullest extent permitted under all current state and federal laws, and according to approved policies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Performs consults and rounding, direct admissions, and discharges
  • First assists in surgery, runs ICU at night when performing night call and covers floor coverage during the day
  • Serves as first assist to physicians while in the operating room and performs surgical functions
  • Assists surgeons with pre-operative work, consults and communications with patients, prescribes and orders pre and post-operative diagnostic studies, performs H&P's, and possesses advanced knowledge in hemodynamic management of ventilators, ventricular assist devices, the pharmacological effects of vasoactive cardiotonic drugs, and adult critical care
Requirements
  • Master's Degree
  • Relevant Experience
  • BLS Certification
  • Certification or CE Units Specific To Departmental Area
  • PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License
  • PA Registered Nurse License
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match
  • Malpractice insurance - tail coverage included
  • Generous paid time-off allowance
  • Retention Bonus
  • CME time and money
  • Relocation assistance
  • H1B & Green Card Support
  • Supportive health system to advance goals
About Reading Hospital

Reading Hospital is a 697-bed nonprofit teaching hospital that provides high-quality healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and experienced, caring medical professionals. As the nationally recognized, Magnet-designated flagship institution of Tower Health, Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services including the McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, one of the state's busiest Emergency Departments and a Level I Trauma Center, and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Reading Hospital was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for 2023 by HealthgradesTM. This is the second year in a row that Reading Hospital has been in the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance. Reading Hospital has also been ranked as one of the Top Ten Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report the second year in a row.

About the Community

Reading Hospital is located in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. This is an area that offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family. Berks County is within driving distance of major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, offering an easy chance to get away for some big city excitement.

The Reading Symphony Orchestra and Reading Public Museum are considered among the best in the state. GoggleWorks is one of the nation's largest interactive community arts centers. And each year, the Berks Arts Council presents the largest jazz festival on the east coast. In addition, the Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center bring some of the world's top acts to Reading.

The great outdoors is right in your backyard, including the National Scenic Appalachian Trail, Blue Marsh Lake, French Creek State Park, and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. And you'll find lakes for boating, swimming, ice fishing, and skating. Reading also ranks fourth nationwide in minor-league sports markets, hosting our own minor league hockey (Reading Royals) and baseball (Reading Fightin' Phils) teams.



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