NP/PA - Surgeon - Cardiothoracic

Location

Tacoma, WA | United States

Job description

Summary:

This position is for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Candidates must be certified by either the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). An active Washington (WA) medical license is required. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Cardiovascular/Thoracic (CV/CT) surgery. Active certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration are also required. A clean malpractice and background record are necessary.

Requirements:

1. AANP/NCCPA Certification:

   • Candidates must be certified by either the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

2. Active Washington (WA) Medical License - REQUIRED:

   • Possession of an active and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Washington is required.

3. Experience in Cardiovascular/Thoracic (CV/CT) Surgery:

   • Minimum of 3 years of experience working in Cardiovascular/Thoracic surgery.

4. Active ACLS, BLS, DEA:

   • Current certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
   • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

5. Clean Malpractice/Background Record:

   • Candidates must have a clean malpractice and background record.

This role requires a qualified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with certification in AANP/NCCPA, an active Washington medical license, and a minimum of 3 years of experience in Cardiovascular/Thoracic surgery. Additionally, candidates must possess active ACLS, BLS, and DEA certifications, along with a clean malpractice and background record.

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