Cardiothoracic Surgery OR Advanced Provider III (PA)

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Lee Health is a nonprofit organization with more than 17,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and more than 1,200 employed primary care and specialty providers with multiple practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The organization has four acute care hospitals and one specialty hospital that together house over 1,800 hospital beds.

Position Information:

The Heart Institute is growing! We are expanding to support the community and adding to our already robust interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery service lines. The right candidate will have experience working in an operating room setting in an advanced provider and/or certified first-assist role. Cardiothoracic Surgery experience is a must as this role may include endovascular vein harvesting, room and patient prep, line placement and other responsibilities specific to the operating room environment.

• Located at Shipley Cardiothoracic Surgery Center
• Scheduled procedures are Monday through Friday
• Call coverage including nights and weekends on rotation as part of a team
• EPIC EHR and Dragon Dictation for both inpatient and outpatient settings

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program with current, active certification
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) Required ACLS may be required as identified/area of specialty.
• Physician Assistant License Required in the State of Florida; Board-Certified as PA
• Must meet credentialing requirements as established by the LMHS Medical Staff Services department. Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required.

Benefit Highlights:

• Full Time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package
• 403B Retirement plan with matching
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage Provided
• PTO and CME Days

Fort Myers:

Come live the beach/vacation lifestyle you've always dreamed of in coastal southwest Florida! We have warm weather year-round, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, dozens of recreational parks and ecological preserves, as well as numerous world-renowned golf courses. There are a variety of restaurants, plenty of shopping at nearby malls and outlets, art, history, and a wide variety of festivals year-round. There is truly something for everyone! Plus, no state income tax!

Southwest Florida International Airport is easy to access and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet all your travel needs. Those in this area are also able to enjoy the Key West Express which allows for a 3-hour boat ride down to Key West! Fort Myers is minutes away from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is also centrally located between three of Floridas major cities, Orlando, Tampa and Miami.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office atphysicianrecruitement@leehealth.org

Learn more about the Lee Health Heart Institute here:https://www.leehealth.org/our-services/cardiovascular-services