Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PAJob Type: Full-TimeLocation: UPMC Williamsport, PAService Setting: Inpatient and Operating RoomCoverage Type: Clinical + CallCoverage Period: 05/01/2025 OngoingClinical Shift Schedule: MonFri, 7:00 AM 6:00 PM with night call from 6:00 PM 7:00 AMOn-Call Shift Schedule: Weekends 7:00 AM 7:00 AM with hospital rounds approximately 10:00 AM 4:00 PMCall Type: In-house & Emergency SurgeryCall Ratio: Rotating (1 week on / 1 week off schedule considered); weekend call varies but follows a rotationCall Response Time: 30 minutes COVERAGE DATESStart date May 1, 2025 (subject to credentialing)Ongoing need due to provider on leave and vacancy PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults onlyPatient Volume/Census: Varies but minimal, with 12 surgical cases per day; surgeons take first overnight callAdmissions: Yes surgical casesRounding: Required on weekends and as part of scheduled dutiesPhone Consults: Yes, fielded by physicians overnightCase Mix: CABG, thoracic surgery, AVR, TAVR, aortic cases; 60 pump cases since Jan 2025; 181 pump cases in 2024 FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: Level IIEMR System: Cerner and EpicOffice Equipment Available: Olympus HD towers, Getinge EVH with Vasoview Hemopro 2 systemSpecialty Backup Available: YesSupport Staff Available: 2 surgical APPs, 2 floor APPs; usually 34 APPs on at a timeReason for Coverage: Turnover and FMLA leave PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: YesTemporary Privileges Available: YesCredentialing Timeline: 90 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: CoveredTravel Details:Airfare: Economy seating, 1 checked bagLodging: Up to $150/night at non-preferred hotels; UPMC preferred hotel list availableMileage: IRS rateRental Car: Mid-size ($50/day) AprNov; 4WD SUV ($75/day) DecMarParking: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURESFirst assist in cardiothoracic surgical casesEndoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) using Getinge equipment and Olympus camera systems JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Pennsylvania license (not required to apply)Board: Board Certified NP or PADEA: RequiredCertifications: ACLS, BLS, CPRExperience: Minimum 1 year; new grads considered depending on experienceOther Qualifications:Must be able to scrub for CT surgery as a first assistWeekend-only availability considered DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Scrub and assist with scheduled surgical cases (12 daily)Cover hospital in partnership with other APPs (divide and manage patient list)Round and assess patients in inpatient settingParticipate in weekend rounds and emergency surgical coverage as neededCommunicate and collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons

Created: 2026-02-01