<p>A hospital-employed Cardiothoracic Surgery program in Savannah, Georgia is recruiting a full-time Advanced Practice Provider — Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner — to serve as a first-assist and perioperative clinician on a high-volume adult cardiac and thoracic surgery team. The role spans the full continuum of surgical care: OR first-assist, ICU rounding, pre- and post-operative management, and outpatient follow-up. Savannah's combination of coastal lifestyle, affordable cost of living, and access to advanced hybrid OR and CVICU technology makes this one of the more compelling APP opportunities in the Southeast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (hospital-employed, W-2 position)</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Paid professional liability (malpractice) coverage</li> <li>CME allowance plus paid CME time off</li> <li>Generous paid time off (PTO)</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time first-assist role in the operating room for adult cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures</li> <li>Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) experience preferred — candidates with this skill set are strongly positioned</li> <li>Perioperative scope includes pre-operative workup, intraoperative first-assist, CVICU rounding, post-operative inpatient management, and outpatient follow-up visits</li> <li>Access to advanced hybrid ORs and a dedicated Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) with state-of-the-art cardiovascular technology</li> <li>Dedicated surgical support staff embedded within the cardiothoracic program</li> <li>Collaborative multidisciplinary team including Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Interventional Cardiologists, Intensivists, Anesthesiologists, and fellow APPs</li> <li>Competitive call schedule structured to support work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program</li> <li>Active Georgia licensure or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>First-assist experience required</li> <li>Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) experience preferred</li> <li>Cardiothoracic surgery clinical experience preferred; strong perioperative and postoperative cardiac surgery management skills essential</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Savannah is one of the South's most celebrated cities — a walkable, architecturally stunning coastal destination known for its historic squares, vibrant arts district, award-winning dining scene, and year-round festivals. Tybee Island and the Atlantic coast are minutes away, offering beaches, boating, fishing, kayaking, and cycling in a mild climate that supports outdoor living in every season. The metro area features excellent public and private schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living relative to comparable coastal markets, and a convenient international airport with easy connections throughout the Southeast.</p>