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Full -time Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, part of Nuvance Health, has excellent opportunities for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its growing team in Poughkeepsie, New York, located just 75 minutes north of New York City. There is opportunity for a full time PA position that includes OR responsibilities as well as full time PA/NP position that is hospital based patient management.

OR Responsibilities

1st and 2nd assisting on all cardiac and thoracic cases
EVH
Radial artery harvesting
Central line, thoracentesis, chest tube placement and all procedures typical to this specialty
TAVR/robotic opportunities

Patient Management Responsibilities

Critical Care/CTICU management
CT Step Down Unit Patient Management
Bedside Procedures
Consults
Pre-op evaluation
Discharges
Progress Notes
-24/7 service, in-house call

Job Highlights:

Vassar has recently opened a new 696,000-square-foot, eight-level inpatient pavilion with 294 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms
Flexible work schedule
Sign on bonus available for candidate with more than three years of cardiac surgery experience
Generous allowances for CMEs, Dues, and Relocation
Collegial group and balanced work/life schedule

Qualifications

A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting is preferred. 1-2 years of current surgical experience is also preferred.

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 Jennifer Riccardi, Physician Recruiter, at jennifer.riccardi@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.

EOE, including disability/vets

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 of 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 assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.