Description
Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Opportunities in Silverdale, Washington
(Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
We seek experienced surgical Advanced Practice Providers - Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - to join our well-established, cohesive surgical team.
Cardiothoracic Surgery APP (Surgical)
We are seeking PA/NP providers with previous cardiac and thoracic surgery experience to perform endoscopic vein harvest, cardiac surgery first assist, robotic thoracic surgery bedside first assist, and ICU/PCU/medical-surgical rounds.
Practice details:
- Consistently achieve highest STS quality metrics – multiyear, multiple 3 Star
- Low PA/NP and surgeon turnover
- APP driven service – occasional general surgery resident rotations; no subspecialty specific residents of fellows
Department details:
- Full spectrum conventional cardiac and thoracic surgery (except VAD, ECMO and transplant)
- Hospital based – OR, ICU, PCU, surgical units
- Single hospital practice
- Traditional sternotomy based cardiac surgeries
- Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery
- All lung resection surgeries performed with DaVinci XI robot
- Robotic foregut and esophagus
- APP driven service
Job requirements
- Endoscopic vein harvest highly preferred
- Open radial harvest – desired, but willing to train
- Robotic thoracic/cardiac surgery – desired, but willing to train
- ICU patient management experience – ventilator, drips, etc.
Cardiothoracic Surgery APP (Non-Surgical)
We are seeking a PA-C or ARNP with previous cardiac and thoracic surgery experience for this clinic based position with no surgical responsibilities.
Position details:
- Post-op follow up with cardiac and thoracic patients
- Coordinate care from discharge to clinic visit
- Assist with rounding
- Consults with specialty care
- Daily review of clinic inbox
- Order preoperative studies and follow up
- Wound care
- Patient calls
- No Call
- No Weekends
- Monday - Friday; Option of 4 or 5 days/week
Department details:
- Full spectrum conventional cardiac and thoracic surgery (except VAD, ECMO and transplant)
- Hospital based – OR, ICU, PCU, surgical units
- Single hospital practice
- Traditional sternotomy based cardiac surgeries
- Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery
- All lung resection surgeries performed with DaVinci XI robot
- Robotic foregut and esophagus
- APP driven service
ALL JOBS REQUIRE:
- Current WA state license PA/NP (or ability to obtain)
- 1+ years APP cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred
- CPR/BLS + ACLS – (or ability to obtain) - required
Living in the Pacific Northwest
Located in the Pacific NW, Silverdale is an area with a mild climate year round and close to the great outdoors where we enjoy an abundance of activities with our close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surrounding mountains. City life and cultural activities are also thriving. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many choices for the type of lifestyle you'd like to enjoy.
To learn more about us, visit https://providers.commonspirit.careers
For additional information you may email: michele.chacon@commonspirit.org.
