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Frye Regional Medical Center, located in Hickory, NC- 53 mi from Charlotte, is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Surgery PA or NP with operative experience (first assist) to join our expanding practice in a newly added position! The perfect candidate will have 5-10 years of CV Surgery APP experience, but those with 3-5 years will also be considered.

About the Position:

- Join two CV Surgeons and 1 Advanced Practice Practitioner

- Outpatient Clinic is conveniently located on Hospital Campus

- CV Surgery Program is expanding its scope of expertise (TAVR, ECMO, Trauma, etc.)

Specific training candidate requirements include: 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.

Recruitment Package may include:

* Base salary + wRVU production incentive

* Quality bonus

* CME allowance

* Sign-on bonus

* Medical debt assistance

* Relocation allowance

* Health benefits + Retirement plan

* Marketing + practice growth assistance

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.