Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Join an award-winning 445-bed hospital in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor. The Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor is the region for healthcare in the state of Iowa.

Job Description

• Cardiothoracic Surgery PA/NP opportunity: Required experience includes first assist in the OR, endoscopic vein harvesting, and pre/post-op consults.
• Work within a highly collegial and supportive Cardiothoracic Surgery team that is committed to excellence.
• This CTS program was recently recognized for earning the 3-star STS rating, with less than 10 percent of open heart programs in the U.S. earning this STS three-star distinction.
• The program was also recognized as one of the nation's Top 50 cardiovascular hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health, being the only hospital to earn this ranking in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor.
• Monday-Friday schedule with a very light call schedule.
• Compensation ranges up to $225,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Sign-on bonus and relocation stipend provided.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Community Overview

Cedar Rapids is an eclectic mid-sized city with a metro population of 455,000 people. This inviting community is a wonderful place for providers to live, work, and raise a family. It is filled with beautiful scenery and some of the friendliest individuals in the country, hence the "Iowa Nice" reputation they've earned.

• Low cost of living with safe, family-friendly neighborhoods.
• Iowa is ranked for best education and school systems in the U.S.
• Iowa is ranked as the best state to practice medicine.
• Plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, including hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, golfing, and more.
• A thriving arts and cultural scene with events and activities throughout the year.
• Eastern Iowa Airport is widely regarded as one of the best regional airports in the U.S.

Facility Location

The second largest city in Iowa, Cedar Rapids sits adjacent to the picturesque Cedar River and lies just north of Iowa City. The city has become something of an unexpected arts epicenter in Eastern Iowa in recent years, boasting several flourishing art museums, including the National Czech and Slovak Museum and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, as well as a vibrant music and performing arts scene. Fans of the dramatic arts and live music can take in a show at the Paramount Theatre or Theatre Cedar Rapids after dining at one of the city's many fine eateries. Sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of options too, with over 70 formally named parks offering all manner of outdoor recreation.