PA - NP - Surgery-General - Flagstaff, Arizona

Job Opportunity - Physician Assistant / Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Arizona

Start Date: Not specified
Location: Arizona
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Housing/Travel: Lodging recommendations available; to qualified applicants
Schedule: 4 days per month, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM with call coverage from 3:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Highlights:

• Cardiothoracic surgery support role in a 199-bed hospital setting
• Patient volume of 10-15 CVICU/step-down patients daily, plus 1-2 surgical cases
• Specialized procedures include temporary pacemaker removal, chest tube removal, IABP removal, and arterial line placement
• Cerner EMR system
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Remote orientation and training provided prior to start

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience with proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
• Graduate from a university program approved by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) OR Master's Degree in Nursing
• Current or eligible for Arizona Physician Assistant license OR unrestricted Arizona APRN license
• NCCPA certification (current or eligible) for PA applicants
• For NP applicants: Graduate from an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program and completion of RN/NP First Assistant Program
• Medical Surgical or NP ANCC or AANP Certification (for NP applicants)
• ACLS and BLS (American Heart Association) certifications required
• DEA registration required
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Recent case logs and vaccination records required for credentialing
• Credentialing timeframe: 30 days

Why It's a Fit:

This cardiothoracic surgery position offers experienced advanced practice providers the opportunity to work alongside skilled surgical teams in a focused, high-acuity environment. With a balanced patient load and comprehensive procedural responsibilities, you'll deliver critical perioperative and post-operative care to adult and geriatric patients. This role is ideal for clinicians seeking to advance their cardiothoracic surgery expertise while maintaining a manageable monthly schedule.