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Full Time Permanent

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Cardiology Physician Assistant

HCA Healthcare

Houston, Texas, United States

Job description

Description

Specialization:
Cardiology Heart Failure and Transplant

Job Summary:

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is seeking a cardiothoracic surgical APP to provide support to a busy transplant/MCS surgeon at the launch of a new program. The Houston Heart Medical Center currently supports a large cardiogenic shock program and robust ECMO and temp MCS program. This expanding program is now launching into durable MCS and heart transplant, and the group is seeking a dynamic, driven, patient centric APP partner to join our exceptional team of skilled, motivated and dedicated providers. Seeking an exceptional candidate who is ready to be a foundation team member for this patient first program.

Qualified Candidates:
  • Certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA or Nurse Practitioner by AANP.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain an active Texas medical license
  • Must have strong heart failure & transplant surgery experience
  • Responsible for inpatient and outpatient MCS/OHT patient care
  • Provide OR surgical support
  • Participate actively in the ICU
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
  • 401(k) 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

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
  • A 372-bed acute care hospital proudly serving Greater Houston area residents since 1975.
  • Boutique, surgical hospital that emphasizes heart care and heart surgery is located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Texas Medical Center and Houston's world-renowned Museum District.

Proclaimed as the nation s fourth-largest city, Houston is a vibrant metropolis. When it comes to entertainment and recreation, Houston has much to offer, to include professional sports teams, a theater district and a museum district, hundreds of clubs and live music venues. The largest mall in Texas, The Galleria, is a shopper s paradise. Houston s sunny climate makes it easy to enjoy the city s municipal parks, jogging paths, and bike trails. Less than an hour away are piney woods, area lakes, Galveston Bay, and sunny Gulf Coast beaches that offer an abundance of activities. Boasting more than 100 different nationalities, Houston is one of the country s most diverse cities.