Advanced Practive Provider - University Heart Surgeons

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and energetic Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our University Heart Surgeons team. This pivotal role involves delivering comprehensive patient care within a dynamic cardiovascular surgical environment. As an APP, you will collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to provide exceptional care for patients undergoing complex heart procedures. Your expertise will support preoperative assessments, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative management, ensuring optimal outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cardiac care, clinical research, and innovative treatment modalities in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews to determine clinical status and readiness for surgery or intervention.
• Assist in cardiac catheterization procedures, including catheter placement and monitoring during diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Manage acute pain and airway issues in perioperative and critical care settings, utilizing advanced airway management techniques and ventilator support.
• Administer injections such as botulinum toxin treatments when indicated for specific conditions under physician supervision.
• Perform suturing, wound care, and aseptic techniques during surgical procedures or outpatient interventions.
• Collect data for clinical research studies, maintain accurate medical records using EMR systems such as Epic or Cerner, and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in triage, discharge planning, and post-acute care coordination to optimize patient recovery pathways across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Skills

• Extensive experience with EMR systems including Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; proficiency in data collection and management is essential.
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, anatomy, diagnostic evaluation techniques such as cardiac catheterization, and medication administration protocols.
• Proven ability to perform physical examinations, vital signs assessment, and patient care planning within hospital medicine or critical care environments.
• Skilled in acute pain management, airway management—including ventilator use—and infection control practices in Level I/II trauma centers or intensive care units (ICUs).
• Familiarity with CPT coding for procedures and ICD coding (ICD-9/10) for accurate documentation; experience with medical billing is a plus.
• Experience with telehealth platforms for remote patient monitoring and follow-up care delivery.
• Demonstrated competence in performing procedures such as spinal taps, dialysis access management, phlebotomy, and post-operative wound care; additional skills in radiation therapy or esthetic laser treatments are advantageous. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to advancing cardiovascular health through innovative practice and compassionate patient-centered care!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Advanced practice provider: 2 years (Required)
• Vein Harvesting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Vascular Access: 2 years (Preferred)
• Cardiothoracic surgery: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) (Required)
• PA-C (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37920: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location: In person