Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery Job at LifePoint Health in Hickory, NC

Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital in Hickory, North Carolina (1hr from Charlotte) is growing with the addition of an employed Cardiovascular Surgery APP with vein harvesting experience to join our expanding practice.

About the Position:

Requirements: endoscopic vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvest, insertion / removal of chest tubes, central venous access placement, arterial line placement, balloon pump removal, first assistance with operative cases including CABG, AVR, MVR, Aortic dissection, Aortic aneurysm repair, ECMO cannulation, etc.

About the Hospital: Frye Regional Medical Center (FRMC), a 355-bed hospital, is a part of the Duke LifePoint Healthcare system. FRMC offers the region access to more than 50 primary care and specialty providers through the FryeCare Physician network, including OB/Gyn, oncology, cardiology, behavioral health, orthopedics, general and bariatric surgery, and more.

About the Community: Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Hickory is a well-rounded community located between Charlotte & Asheville (75 mi). Hickory was ranked one of the "Best Places to Live in NC" in 2020 by U.S. World News & Report and one of the "Most Affordable Cities" in the U.S.! From furniture to recreational activities, this small town delivers a life rich in tradition and promise.