Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

HCA Destin-Fort Walton Hospital seeks an experienced CVTS APP to join us in the beautiful Coastal Florida Panhandle area.

Qualified Candidates:

• Vein harvesting experience is preferred but not required
• Prior CV/CT experience is preferred
• Will support 2 cardiothoracic surgeons
• APP will assist with inpatient and outpatient services including office visits, consults, discharges, and rounding

Incentive/Benefits Package:

Employed by HCA Physician Services Group, the largest hospital network in the nation
Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package with 401k
Support and leadership of a large organization

About HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital:

• FWDH: 309-bed HCA level 2 trauma facility (expansion underway adding 30 beds next year)
• Medical ICU- 33 beds (plus an additional 8 CVICU beds)
• Stealth navigation system with O arm and Mazor spine robot
• Certified primary stroke center working toward comprehensive stroke certification
• Currently hosting 3rd and 4th year D.O. students from Auburn s VCOM (D.O.) School
• Will have IM residency program in 2024
• Named among the top 10% in the nation by Healthgrades for cardiac surgery, joint replacement, and patient safety
• Listed as 4th highest in the nation for infection prevention by Consumer Reports
• Area s only accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, and cardiac program offering open heart surgery, Watchman, and TAVR
• Reputable and stable - HCA Healthcare is one of the nation s leading providers of healthcare and is comprised of more than 180 hospitals and 1,800 sites of care in 21 states and the U.K.

Community Information:
The Greater Fort Walton Beach area is known for being a family-friendly, southern town and is located between Pensacola and Panama City, along Florida s panhandle known as the Emerald Coast. The Emerald Coast has some of the most beautiful, white sand beaches in the world. The popular family vacation destination of Destin is only a few miles away and offers world-class fishing, golf courses, shopping, restaurants, and of course, more white sand beaches. The Fort Walton Beach area is an ideal place to raise a family, boasting exceptional public schools that consistently rank among the top school districts in the state. In addition, the area offers a variety of fine arts including the symphony and ballet, and recreational activities including boating, fishing, and watersports.