Inova Health System·Falls Church, Virginia
The provider will serve as a first assistant for advanced heart and lung transplant cases and mechanical circulatory support device implantations. Responsibilities include high-quality clinical patient management and technical expertise within the cardiovascular surgery operating room.
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking an experienced advanced practice provider for a full-time position in the cardiovascular surgery operating room. This position is a highly specialized role within the Thoracic Transplant program. You will work closely with a first assisting team comprised of cardiac APP first assistants, RNFA cardiac first assistants, and thoracic APP first assistants.
Our Program Our board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons have performed thousands of procedures and pioneered many new treatment and recovery approaches with results rarely matched nationwide. STS 3-star overall score for CABG, AVR/CABG, and Multiprocedure Top 2% in the country for TAVR volume Mitral valve repair center of excellence Platinum level ELSO award for excellence in life support Busy heart and lung transplant program with 2 transplant focused surgeons Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits: Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Thoracic Transplant Advanced Practice Provider Job Requirements and Responsibilities:
You will first assist our surgeons on a variety of advanced heart and lung cases including but not limited to: heart and lung transplant, various mechanical circulatory support devices such as Impella 5.5, ECMO, and temporary and durable ventricular assist devices, pulmonary thromboembolectomy Flexible work week schedule, depending on the needs of the department. Additional OR call coverage is required Performs high-quality clinical practices and effective patient management, under physician supervision, in accordance with state regulations, including primary and secondary specialty care in clinical and/or surgical practice settings Demonstrates technical expertise in the operating room Excellent communication and teamwork Displays respect and appreciation for the contribution from all team members to foster positive working relationships Participates in quality and best practice initiatives by adhering to standards and guidelines to deliver excellent patient care and enhanced outcomes Seeks and accepts feedback related to performance and demonstrates a high level of coachability
Applicants must have previous experience as a first assistant, preferably in cardiac or thoracic surgery and have a desire to focus on advanced heart and lung failure therapies Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program Board Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification Employees must maintain certification requirements ACLS Certification for physician assistants, ACLS and BLS certification for nurse practitioners Current Virginia medical license Current DEA number
Candidates must be a Board Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification and a current Virginia medical license. Previous experience as a first assistant in cardiac or thoracic surgery is required.
Market context
In Virginia, advanced-practice roles like this are often competitive because employers look for clinicians who can work across outpatient primary care, urgent care, or emergency settings and see patients of all ages. This posting requires a master’s degree in a physician assistant program, active NCCPA certification, a DC license, and at least 2 years of experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm licensure and setting fit before applying.
