Surgery - General Physician Assistant

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Job description

Seeking for Advanced Practice Professional (APP) - HVI - Cardiothoracic Surgery with OR First Assist Located in Wheeling, 58m to Pittsburgh Full time position MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with a master s degree in nursing2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers3. Licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.4. American Heart Association BLS certification required. Additional life support certification at the discretion of the department.5. Department Specific: Interested APRNs are required to have their RNFA certification upon hire, as this role will require coverage in the Operating Room.6. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department.EXPERIENCE:1. Eligible new graduates will be considered.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:EXPERIENCE:1. CT surgery, acute care or cardiology experience preferred. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. Bachelor s OR Master s Degree as a Medical/Surgical (as applicable) Physician Assistant required.2. Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required.3. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants is required.4. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine.5. American Heart Association BLS certification required. Additional life support certification at the discretion of the department.6. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department.EXPERIENCE:1. Eligible new graduates will be considered. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. Masters level education as Medical/Surgical (as applicable) Physician Assistant preferred.EXPERIENCE:1. CT surgery, acute care or cardiology experience preferred.About our Health System:Our Healthcare Group is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children s Hospital in September 2022.About the Location: Wheeling, WV is situated within an hour drive of Pittsburgh, PA. The area presents an unparalleled quality of life. The comforts of a small town with the amenities of a big city are at your fingertips at a lower cost of living. From hundreds of fairs and festivals to arts and culture, there is something for everyone. Year-round activities include golf, hiking, biking, kayaking/water sports, running, skiing/snowboarding, and a host of family activities.

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