Description Leading Heart Program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is seeking a skilled CT-APP with EVH experience to join in assisting their 3 employed cardiothoracic surgeons at Grand Strand Medical Center.
Specialization Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Summary Qualified Candidates Graduated from an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program Have a South Carolina license or the ability to get a South Carolina license prior to starting 2 or more years experience with all routine heart surgery procedures and thoracic procedures Possess understanding of clinic follow ups and post op outpatient care Exposure to minimally invasive procedures a plus Experience in EVH and 1st assist in surgery required
APP Responsibilities APP will be responsible for daily rounding on patients pre and post-operatively as well as conducting follow-up assessments in the clinic
Expected Call Schedule Expected call schedule of 13
Incentives Benefits Package In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
Paid malpractice Coverage for medical behavioral health prescription drugs dental and vision Wellbeing resources including free counseling Life insurance 401k plan with employer matching contributions Time off including disability coverage Supplemental health protection plans Flexible spending accounts Financial wellbeing resources Family-focused and voluntary benefits CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement
About Grand Strand Health Grand Strand Health is a multi-facility health system located on the coast of the Grand Strand community and has facilities throughout the Grand Strand to provide quality convenient healthcare.
Grand Strand Medical Center Grand Strand Medical Center is a 403-bed acute care hospital serving residents of Horry and surrounding counties. Our hospital offers the only cardiac surgery program neurosurgery program and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in Horry and Georgetown counties and is a designated Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by South Carolina DHEC.
Our hospital is also the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the service area certified by DNV-GL. Grand Strand Medical Center is recognized by the Joint Commission, a leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in the United States, for the following programs:
Chest pain Knee and hip replacement Sepsis and stroke rehabilitation
In addition, we have received awards from the American Heart Association for our treatment of heart attacks and stroke.
Grand Strand is an ACGME accredited residency programs with six residences:
Internal Medicine Family Medicine General Surgery Anesthesia Emergency Medicine And a Transitional Program and two fellowships:
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Endocrinology
North Strand ER North Strand ER is a 24-hour emergency department located in the North Myrtle Beach area.
Carolina Forest ER Carolina Forest ER is a 24-hour emergency department located on Oakheart Road near the Hwy 501 side of Carolina Forest Blvd.
South Strand Medical Center South Strand Medical Center features a 24-hour emergency department imaging lab wound care program and behavioral health.
The Advanced Wound Center The Advanced Wound Center is an outpatient facility for the treatment of chronic non-healing wounds and hyperbaric technology.
The Breast Center The Breast Center provides outpatient diagnostic services including X-ray CT scan and ultrasound. A dedicated womens center provides digital mammography including 3D breast education bone densitometry ultrasound and x-ray services.
Carolina Forest Imaging Center Carolina Forest Imaging Center offers outpatient procedures including CT scan MRI and digital mammography screening.
About the Area Located in Myrtle Beach in the heart of the Grand Strand, the 60-mile stretch of coastline is considered one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the US. The area has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top retirement and tourist destinations, with more than 20 million visitors a year in the country. The community is comprised of a myriad of unique neighborhoods that include:
Easy access to golf The ocean Shopping Entertainment National caliber live music venues A local symphony Nationally recognized Botanical Garden Brookgreen Gardens Minor league baseball Water parks Outlet shopping International airport Fishing Boating And 1800 full service restaurants.
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