Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery Stepdown - Part Time @ PPMC

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PPMC has been named one of the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the US!
CT Surgery Stepdown at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has a part-time Advanced Practice Professional opportunity.
Position Description:
The inpatient Cardiac Surgery service provides care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures, including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and complex aortic procedures. In addition, we manage patients pre-operatively and perform consultations for surgery. This is an onsite position located at PPMC in Philadelphia.
PPMC has an outstanding track record of medical accomplishments including creating one of the first coronary care units in the US, and we continue to provide leading-edge care as part of Penn Medicine. Cardiac Surgery is high growth and high visibility service at PPMC.
As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with Cardiac Surgery, you are viewed as a leader, teacher and care provider with a career ladder for future growth potential in leadership. APPs are a key part of the care team, performing daily assessments and managing the care of complex patients. You will lead daily rounds and work in conjunction with Nursing, Case Management and Social Work to ensure a smooth transition from the hospital to home or rehabilitation. In close partnership and collaboration with the surgical physician group, the APPs provide world class care to some of the most acutely ill patients in the country who are undergoing coronary revascularization and other complex surgeries.

Required Credentials
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Prescriptive Authority

Required Education
Masters or Doctors of Nursing Practice required or Masters degree in Physcian Assistant studies required

Employee Benefits
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Work Schedule
20+ hours per week