Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States of America

Type Of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 1

The Presbyterian Heart and Vascular Care team is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Clinician with surgical experience in full‑scope cardiothoracic practice to join our exceptional adult cardiothoracic service. Our team offers a wide array of services dedicated to preventing, detecting and treating cardiovascular disease throughout New Mexico. We provide care that is patient focused, compassionate and coordinated.

• Full scope of cardiothoracic surgery (clinic‑pre and post‑op, consults, stepdown, ICU, OR first assist)
• Salary up to $230K depending on experience
• Relocation and sign‑on bonuses
• 4‑day work week
• Call in rotation with the other APCs
• Team currently consists of 2 Physician Assistants, 2 Nurse Practitioners and 3 CT surgeons
• Growing thoracic practice, including robotic procedures
• Ability to practice at the top of license in a full‑practice authority state

• APC in operating room assists in having patient prepped, draped, and ready for surgical procedure.
• Serves as Floor APC to start patient rounds on cardiac units. Removes pacer wires and chest tubes as needed.
• Prepares post‑op patient for discharge (prescriptions, coumadin, teaching, post‑surgical teaching) and dictates discharge summaries.
• Checks all outstanding labs and CXR on in‑house patients.
• Responsible for seeing post‑op patients in office.
• Responsible for seeing pre‑op patients in office and ensuring H & Ps, data sheets, pre‑op orders & labs completed.
• Serves as on‑call APC to check out with on‑call surgeon at end of day. Checks pre‑op patient labs & x‑rays.
• Serves as Weekend call APC to meet with on‑call surgeon.
• Performs other functions as required.

• Prior CT, thoracic, congenital cardiac, is required.
• Robotic experience preferred.
• For Nurse Practitioner – Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license with three (3) years of OR experience or one (1) year if able to do EVH with Federal and state DEA license.
• For Physician Assistant – CAHEA Certified Physician Assistant with three (3) years of OR experience or one (1) year if able to do EVH and licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners required.

• Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day‑one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more.
• Exceptional retirement plans – 403(b) retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.
• Technology and digital platforms allow our clinicians to focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in your practice.
• Innovative care models improve access and free providers to focus on our patients. Clinicians spend more time connecting patients with affordable, innovative solutions that keep them healthy.
• All employees have a Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be – and feel – safer at work.
• The RESET program is a multi‑day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions, self‑reflection, and peer support, participants gain insights, tools, and practices to enhance well‑being, resilience, and intentional living.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi‑specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees – including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and commercial health plans.

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