Description

Specialization:
Cardiovascular Surgery

Job Summary:

Leading Heart Program in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking a skilled CT-APP with EVH experience to join in assisting their 2 employed cardiothoracic surgeons and 3 APPs at HCA Healthcare Charleston.

  Join a Growing Cardiothoracic Surgery Program:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Cardiothoracic APP (Physician Assistant or Acute Care NP) to join our expanding cardiothoracic surgery program. The position offers a balanced blend of operative first assisting, ICU management, and perioperative patient care within a high-volume cardiac program.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a collaborative environment alongside cardiothoracic surgeons and is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes across a continuum of care.

Qualified Candidates/Details:

• Graduated from an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program 
• Have a South Carolina license or the ability to get a South Carolina license prior to starting
• 2 or more years’ experience in first-assist for adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures (CABG, valves, aortic surgery) or other complex surgical procedures
• Endoscopic saphenous vein harvest (EVH) preferred (willing to train)
• Participate in urgent and emergent operative cases

• Daily management of postoperative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients
• Hemodynamic assessment and management
• Coordination of multidisciplinary teams
• Discharge planning and transition of care
• Participation in night and weekend OR call with expected coverage 1:3. No overnight shifts required

• Chest tube placement and management
• Central venous catheter placement
• Arterial line placement
• Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) removal

• Advanced perioperative cardiothoracic procedures

• Coastal living just minutes from the beach
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Shared  1:3 call schedule
• Clinic responsibilities ½ - 1 day per week
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Collaborative physician and APP team
• Opportunity to expand procedural and operative skills
• Growing, high-volume cardiothoracic surgery program

• Paid malpractice
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement

• Trident Health System is a 437-bed two hospital tertiary-care system comprised of Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center
• Trident Medical Center is a 321-bed major medical center with a 24-hour emergency room and Level II Trauma Center
• Designated a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center, seeking Comprehensive Stroke Designation
• Award-winning Heart Center; the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery; the Trident Breast Care Center; and the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic
• Critical Care Services and 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist programs
• Proudly serving patients and families in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties for more than 40 years
• Trident Medical Center has seen significant growth in its Oncology service line with the addition of Head and Neck Specialties.