NP/PA - Cardiovascular Surgery at Christus Health

Description Experienced CTS PA/NP – CHRISTUS Ochsner Health, Lake Charles, LA Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 - commensurate with years of experience The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Christus Ochsner Health in Southwest Louisiana, located at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, is actively seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our dedicated team. This represents an excellent opportunity to collaborate with two other NPs and Ochsner Health's highly skilled board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons, who utilize state-of-the-art technology and innovative approaches for patients diagnosed with heart, lung, and foregut/esophageal diseases. The John CABG and valve surgeries ICU and Telemetry experience is preferred Perform comprehensive history and physical exams Diagnose and treat conditions, providing follow-up care as needed Assist in surgeries, including first and second assisting Manage inpatient care, preoperative, and postoperative evaluations Perform invasive procedures (will train), including: Central vascular access Swan-Ganz insertion Chest tube insertion Endoscopic vessel harvesting Must be able to interact positively with all members of a multidisciplinary care team, patients and their families and possess the emotional intelligence to work collaboratively in a fast paced, high-acuity environment where quality and caring come first. Requirements: Current BLS and ACLS certifications Must have an active Louisiana PA license or be eligible to be licensed Cardiac Surgical Experience (Minimum 5 years) Hospital