Description

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, part of Nuvance Health, has excellent opportunities for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its growing team in Poughkeepsie, New York, located just 75 minutes north of New York City. There is opportunity for a full time PA position that includes OR responsibilities as well as full time PA/NP position that is hospital based patient management.

OR Responsibilities

• 1st and 2nd assisting on all cardiac and thoracic cases

• EVH

• Radial artery harvesting

• Central line, thoracentesis, chest tube placement and all procedures typical to this specialty

• TAVR/robotic opportunities

*Patient Management Responsibilities *

• Critical Care/CTICU management

• CT Step Down Unit Patient Management

• Bedside Procedures

• Consults

• Pre-op evaluation

• Discharges

• Progress Notes

• -24/7 service, in-house call

Job Highlights:

• Vassarhas recently opened anew 696,000-square-foot, eight-level inpatient pavilion with 294 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms

• Flexible work schedule

• Sign on bonus available for candidate with more than three years of cardiac surgery experience

• Generous allowances for CMEs, Dues, and Relocation

• Collegial group and balanced work/life schedule

Qualifications

A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting and 1-2 years of current surgical experience is preferred.

Located on the banks of the scenic Hudson River, Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a 365-bed tertiary care hospital that provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region. Vassar focuses on providing the highest quality care and meeting the needs of the community of by consistently adding new services and state-of-the-art treatments with established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children’s health services. Vassar is consistently ranked as one of the strongest cardiac programs in the United States and one of the “Top 100 Heart Hospitals” by Modern HealthCare Magazine.

The Hudson Valley boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers endless ways to spend your leisure time. Excellent housing and outstanding schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North Rail Road and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country’s most livable locations.

For more information or to submit your CV, please contact Jennifer Riccardi, Physician Recruiter, at jennifer.riccardi@nuvancehealth.org.

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

EOE, including disability/vets

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.