**Details** + **Specialty:** CardioThoracic Surgery + **Schedule:** PRN Clinic hours M- F, 8-4:30pm + **Practice Detail:** As needed , working with a group of CT Surgeons to support practice + **EMR System:** Athena/ Cerner One Chart + **Facility:** St. Vincent's Birmingham + **Location:** Patchwork Farms + **Visa Eligibility:** none **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._ **Responsibilities** Ascension St.Vincent's is looking for a Nurse Practitioner for our CardioThoracic Surgeon practice. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Vincent's to provide medical services to patients. **Position Highlights:** + Flexible hours and on an as needed basis + Working within the Cardiothoracic Surgery practice to support the physicians and midlevels + Big city metro amenities at their finest + Outdoor recreation & excellent culture, live music, performing arts & fine dining options + Beautiful state parks & water recreation + Wonderful school systems and major universities **Responsibilities:** + Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. + Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients. + Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital. + Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested. + Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner. + Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules. **Requirements** **Licensure/Certification/Registration:** + BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. + Certified Advanced Practice Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. + Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred. **Education:** + Master's degree of Nursing required. **Why Join Our Team** Ascension St. Vincent's employs over 4,800 associates and has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 122 years. As an associate, you will find rewarding career opportunities at one of our five hospitals and several other healthcare facilities including an outpatient wellness facility that offers medical, imaging, fitness, nutrition and spa services. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. **E-Verify Statement** This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)