Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - CVTS
Core
Guide patients through every stage of the cardiothoracic surgical journey, from initial evaluation to postoperative recovery.
Role type
Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Builds
Cardiothoracic surgical care continuum
Domain
Healthcare - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Deliverable
clinical work
Required skills
Patient evaluation, preoperative testing coordination, surgical scheduling, medical clearances, patient education, outpatient referral management, Heart Team participation, postoperative rounds, inpatient management, discharge coordination, follow-up care planning, postoperative visit management
Preferred skills
Master's Degree in Physician Assistant
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Evaluate and prepare patients for cardiothoracic surgery in partnership with cardiac surgeons; Coordinate preoperative testing, surgical scheduling, medical clearances, and patient education; Manage outpatient referrals and participate in Heart Team discussions for valve and structural heart patients; Round on postoperative cardiac surgery patients and assist with ongoing inpatient management; Coordinate discharges, follow-up care, and recovery planning; Conduct postoperative visits and manage patient questions, phone calls, and portal messages.