Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - CVTS
- Geisinger
- Scranton, PA
- Posted 6 weeks ago
About the role · show the full description
Join our collaborative cardiothoracic surgery team and play a key role in guiding patients through every stage of their surgical journey, from initial evaluation to postoperative recovery.
In this role, you will:
• Evaluate and prepare patients for cardiothoracic surgery in partnership with cardiac surgeons.
• Coordinate preoperative testing, surgical scheduling, medical clearances, and patient education.
• Manage outpatient referrals and participate in Heart Team discussions for valve and structural heart patients.
• Round on postoperative cardiac surgery patients and assist with ongoing inpatient management.
• Coordinate discharges, follow-up care, and recovery planning.
• Conduct postoperative visits and manage patient questions, phone calls, and portal messages.
If you enjoy building relationships with patients, working closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, and making a meaningful impact throughout the continuum of cardiac surgical care, we'd love to hear from you.
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