Amentum

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Amentum$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • National certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) required.
  • Valid Virginia licensure or willingness to obtain it necessary.
  • Active DEA registration required.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to community service.
  • Strong desire to provide quality patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in inpatient care and outpatient duties, typically ½ day weekly.
  • Assist in surgical cases, focusing on cardiothoracic procedures.
  • Perform rounding on hospitalized patients regularly.
  • Take part in weekend and holiday rotations, approximately every 1:3 to 1:4 weeks.
  • Coordinate and set Operating Room (OR) blocks for procedures.
  • Receive on-the-job training to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Collaborate with 2 surgeons and 3 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in a team environment.

Benefits

  • Student loan reimbursement available.
  • Relocation assistance offered.
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance provided.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance included in benefits package.
  • 403(b) and 457(b) retirement savings plans with employer contribution match.
  • Short term disability insurance provided automatically.
Full Job Description
Our Cardiothoracic team is looking for a PA or NP to join their team. This service does coronary artery bypass graft, the maze procedure, aortic repairs, and valve replacement surgeries. They take pride in their APPs and their abilities in the OR and with patients, the training is very hands on with the whole team to make sure that you succeed.

By joining our team, you will have the satisfaction of providing a full range of care to a varied patient panel backed by a top-rated health care system with a fully implemented EMR and admitting hospitals nearby.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive, transparent compensation represents a mix of base, hourly excess, and incentive pay.
  • Student loan reimbursement
  • Relocation
  • CME allowance
  • Centra is a not-for-profit health system; many of our providers are participating in the federal PSLF program.
  • Short term disability automatically enrolled.
  • 403(b) and 457(b) tax deferred savings plan; Immediate vested employer contribution match
  • Comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and more.

Lynchburg, Virginia with a population of 85,000, is a great safe place to raise a family. Tons of outdoor activities to enjoy including hiking, biking, mountain bike trails, camping, boating, fishing & canoeing. Hike the beautiful Sharp Top Mountain or Appalachian Trail or Bike on the Blackwater Creek Trail or Percival's Island in the heart of the city. The Lynchburg Academy Center of the Arts offers some of America's finest performing artists. Enjoy an evening minor league baseball game with our Lynchburg Hillcats. Children will enjoy outdoor summer movies at the park, county fairs, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and picking blueberries & strawberries. They will love Amazement Square, an interactive hands-on children's museum in downtown Lynchburg. Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake is also nearby.

Throughout our region, you'll find an extraordinary quality of life in friendly communities with remarkably diverse and affordable housing options. Whether you prefer urban lofts, historic mansions, suburban estates, waterfront condos, or traditional, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, it's all waiting for you here. Taxes and utility rates are very moderate, contributing to a low overall cost of living.

Responsibilities

You Can Expect
5 days a week - 7am - 3pm most days
Position duties include a heavy inpatient, ½ day outpatient per week
2 Surgeons and 3 APPs
Night Call 1:3 to 1:4
Participate in weekend & holiday rotation 1:3 to 1:4
Training on the job
Set OR blocks
Rounding on patients

Qualifications

Candidates must possess national certification as a PA and Virginia licensure (or willing to obtain) and an active DEA. Must embrace a team-oriented approach and have a strong desire to make a difference in the community.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Experience is required.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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