Surgeon - Heart Transplant examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats patients with end-stage cardiac disease. Surgically replaces a diseased or damaged heart with a healthy heart. Being a Surgeon - Heart Transplant reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving the desired outcome. Additionally, Surgeon - Heart Transplant may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Heart Transplant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The primary patient population is adult. There is a weekend and holiday commitment for this role.
The employee will be responsible for the medical management of the Cardiology patient population within the scope of an Advanced Practice Provider. The term Advanced Practice Provider encompasses Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The employee will have successfully completed a Masters degree (or higher level of educational program) and have met the requirements for the respective State Board(s) (Missouri and Kansas). The APP will hold and maintain a national certification and licensure as required by State Boards and Saint Lukes Health System, as well as other certification as obligatory for this role.
Cardiology disease processes the APP will be expected to accurately diagnose and treat include general cardiology with a focus subspecialized patient populations as indicated.
Skills required of this role will include but may not be limited to the following:
Role duties may include but are not limited to:
This role may require training and competency for procedures applicable to the department of hire.
Applicable Experience:
1 yearAdvanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Advanced Practice Provider (KS) - Various, Advanced Practice Provider (MO) - Various, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red CrossMaster's DegreeThe best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
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Shift: Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City - Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri Employment Type:Clear All
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