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Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

HCA Healthcare

Myrtle Beach, SC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Arterial Lines, Behavioral Health, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Catheterization, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Discharge Plans, Fishing, Hospital, Income Tax, Intensive Care, Nurse Practitioner, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Prescription Drugs, Pumps, Reimbursement, Robotics, Software Administration, State Tax, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Thoracic Surgery, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Myrtle Beach, SC
POSTED
17 days ago

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Leading Heart Program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is seeking a skilled CT-APP with EVH experience to join in assisting their 3 employed cardiothoracic surgeons and 3 APPs at Grand Strand Medical Center.

 Join a Growing Cardiothoracic Surgery Program:

We are seeking an experienced and highly moticated 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 and thoracic program.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a collaborative environoment alongside cardiothoracic surgerons 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) and thoracic procedures with Robotics and TEVAR experience a plus.
  • Endoscopic saphenous vein harvest (EVH) with Saphena XL system; Endoscopic radial artery harvest a plus, though willing to train
  • Participate in urgent and emergent operative cases
 
Intensive Care Unit & Inpatient Management
  • 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

Procedural Responsibilities
Preferred candidates will have experience with:
  • Chest tube placement and management
  • Central venous catheter placement
  • Arterial line placement
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) removal

Training Opportunities
Candidates with strong cardiothoracic surgery experience who are interested in expanding their skill set will receive training in:
  • Endoscopic radial artery harvest
  • Advanced perioperative cardiothoracic procedures

Ideal Candidate Profile:

You are a team-oriented APP who enjoys both the technical aspects of cardiothoracic surgery and the complexity of managing critically ill post operative patients. You thrive in the OR, are confident in the ICU, and are committed to helping build a premier cardiac surgery program whiel maintaining excellent patient outcomes.


Why Myrtle Beach?

Enjoy the rare opportunity to build a rewarding cardiothoracic surgery career while living minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Myrtle Beach offers a coastal lifestyle with year-round outdoor activities, excellent golf, boating, fishing, waterfront dining, and a family-friendly community—all with a cost of living significantly lower than many major metropolitan areas.
Unlike many cardiothoracic surgery positions, our practice is committed to maintaining a sustainable schedule that promotes both professional fulfillment and personal well-being. With a 1:3 call rotation, dedicated APP support, and a collaborative team environment, providers can enjoy a meaningful career while still having time to enjoy life outside the hospital.

Whether your ideal day off includes relaxing on the beach, boating along the Intracoastal Waterway, spending time with family, or taking advantage of the region’s growing cultural and culinary scene, Myrtle Beach provides an exceptional quality of life.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart:
  • Coastal living just minutes from the beach
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Shared 1:3 call schedule
  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance
  • Collaborative physician and APP team
  • Opportunity to expand procedural and operative skills
  • Growing, high-volume cardiothoracic surgery program
  • No state income tax on Social Security benefits and a relatively low cost of living compared with many coastal markets
Build a career you love in a place you’ll love living. Join a team that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and the ability to enjoy life beyond the operating room.


Incentives/Benefits Package:

In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
  • 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




 

About the Company

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HCA Healthcare

At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.

HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.

And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
http://hcahealthcare.com/