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Saint Agnes Medical Providers (SAMP) and Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC) have an excellent full time employment opportunity for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a multi-specialty group practice located in Fresno, California.

Responsibilities for this opportunity will include but are not limited to the following:

Clinical Job Duties

• Performing patient histories and physical exams
• Handling daily patient rounds (including critical care), patient education and discharge summaries
• Performing invasive procedures, such as thoracenteses, chest tube insertions, arterial lines.
• 1^st and 2^nd assist in OR, including vein harvesting
• Uses knowledge of medical model to promote synergistic relationship between physician and PA
• Has knowledge of the pharmacologic effects of vasoactive/ cardiotonic drugs, ventilator management and artificial cardiac devices
• Performs duties of a primary care PA
• Manages other disease entities frequently encountered in the cardiac population, namely hypertension, diabetes, COPD, asthma, hypothyroidism and others

Administrative Job Duties

• Ensures all patients are received and treated in a courteous and professional manner
• Assists in identifying and maintaining clinical patient literature and related patient education materials
• Assists in researching, developing and implementing clinical projects as needed
• Works with administration to ensure there is proper documentation and follow up with all patent complaints
• Assists in developing methods and plans to increase patient referrals
• Participates in company-sponsored activities in order to promote the practice and its providers
• Assists in the implementation and maintenance of electronic medical record (EMR)
• Assists in ensuring that the facilities are in compliance with codes/regulations and that they are conducive to quality patient care.
• Participates in educational events in order to maintain and/or further develop clinical and administrative/leadership skills

Minimum required qualifications for these opportunities include:

• Successful completion of an accredited NP or PA program
• NP/PA Certification
• State of California License
• Active and Current DEA, ACLS and BLS Certification
• Minimum of three years Cardiothoracic Surgery and one year ICU experience as an APP

This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in practicing within an established multi-specialty group.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for the right providers including:

• Base Salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
• Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage
• Relocation Expense Reimbursement
• CME Allowance