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Full -time Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)* Sign On Bonus Offer*

Vassar Brothers Medical Center’s Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery has two excellent opportunities for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner to join its dynamic team. The award winning 3-star heart program is led by Dr. Abeel Mangi. We have an outstanding group of PAs and NPs who are the backbone of our surgical program and work in a collaborative and positive work environment. One position is inclusive of the operating room and the other is focused on patient management.

Responsibilities:

• 1st assisting in major and minor cardiac surgical cases

• Endoscopic vessel harvesting (saphenous vein and radial artery)

• Open Radial artery harvesting

• CTICU management

• Floor management

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

• Post-op office

• TAVR back-up

• Launching a robotic program in 2025

• Vassar Aorta Surveillance opportunities

Qualifications

For the operative focused position, a minimum of 2 years of current surgical experience is required. This is an excellent opportunity for the right surgical PA to transition to cardiac. Robotic surgical experience is a plus but not required.

For the patient management focused role, inpatient hospital care and floor management experienced required. Experience in an ICU setting is preferred.

Vassar has recently opened a new 696,000 square-foot, seven-level inpatient pavilion with 264 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms.

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 Stephanie Ramirez, Advanced Practitioner Recruiter, at stephanie.ramirez@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.

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.

Compensation Base: $158,000-$215,000/ year relative to experience

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.