Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Syracuse, NY

St. Josephs Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiac Surgery program at St. Josephs Hospital in Syracuse, NY. This is a non operative advanced practitioner role within a collaborative cardiothoracic surgery team delivering high quality, patient centered care.

Position Details

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• Complete daily rounds with the Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) team caring for cardiac surgery patients primarily in the step down unit
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• Participate in one weekend per month rounding rotation with the opportunity to cross train to the ICU
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• Manage admissions including transfers from outside facilities and the emergency department
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• Finalize patient discharges including patient education, care coordination with nursing staff, rehabilitation, etc.
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• No call requirements
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Opportunity Highlights

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• Location: St. Josephs Hospital Syracuse, NY
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• Step down focused role with ICU exposure and training available
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• Day/Evening schedule
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• Team based environment with strong physician collaboration
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• Full time position with predictable scheduling
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Qualifications

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• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
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• NYS licensure
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• DEA certification
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• ACLS/BLS
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• New graduates encouraged to apply, especially those interested in cardiac surgery
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Compensation

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• Compensation range: $135,538-$181,792
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• $5,000 Starting Bonus
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• $5,000 Relocation Bonus (if live 50 mile outside Syracuse)
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Benefits

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• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
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• Paid malpractice insurance, including tail coverage
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• CME time and $2,500 annual expense allowance
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• Paid time away from practice
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• 403(b) retirement savings program
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• Loan Repayment: Eligible employer for PSLF
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