Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant
Company: Sentara Health
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: June 16, 2026
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Job Description:
The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Advanced
Practice Provider team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a
full time APP to support our Cardiac OR and ICU in
Norfolk, VA. This role is devoted to the care of
the peri-operative CTS patient population in the OR and ICU
setting. The CTS OR/ICU APP ensures best practices are implemented
for the cardiothoracic surgery patient through all phases of care,
pre-operatively through outpatient follow-up. Ongoing, active
participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives,
improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of
the CTS program is required. This is a rotating schedule including
call, nights, and weekends. The ideal candidate is one with a dedication for high quality
care and excellence in customer service. A cardiothoracic surgery
background and at least two years of advanced practice experience
in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred. Critical
care and operative background preferred. Preference given to
candidates with endoscopic vein harvest experience. Position Highlights: Incentives Benefit Highlights: Our program has earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
(STS) 3-Star Rating the highest quality designation awarded for
cardiothoracic surgery programs. Our teams are dedicated to cultivating an environment where
every individual feels recognized, appreciated, and supported,
enabling them to perform at their best for themselves and our
patients. Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are essential to
this foundation, and we seek to continue to grow their impact and
scope of practice throughout our hospitals.
Keywords: Sentara Health, Virginia Beach , Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Norfolk, Virginia
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