Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship

• The fellow will have practice-based experiences and participate in didactic learning activities in the following areas:
  • Advanced Heart Failure - inpatient and outpatient
  • Heart transplantation - inpatient and outpatient
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery - inpatient and outpatient
  • Electrophysiology
  • Structural Heart Disease
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiology Critical Care
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care

• The fellow will develop skills and experience in performing:
  • Cardiovascular exam
  • Developing patient focused treatment plans
  • Point of care echocardiography
  • Management of ventricular assist devices
  • Presenting teaching conferences or educational rounds

• The fellow will develop an in depth understanding of cardiovascular health care topics including:
  • Issues related to the care of frail elderly and vulnerable populations with cardiovascular disease
  • Drug safety and pharmacologic management of cardiovascular disease
  • Equitable allocation of limited health care resources in the treatment of cardiovascular disease
  • APP scope of practice in highly specialized areas of care
  • Interprofessional team collaboration and best practice standards

Fellows are employed as Teaching Associates within the University of Washington School of Medicine. Salary and benefits are consistent with national standards for Post Graduate Fellowships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Eligible for ARNP or PA licensure.
2. Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.
3. Effective interpersonal, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
4. Training and experience in the provision of cardiovascular care including initial assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and management of patients.

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine, invite applications for two Advanced Practice Provider fellow positions in a one-year Cardiovascular Fellowship program. This position is open to Advanced Practice Providers (Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners) and will provide a faculty appointment at the rank of Teaching Associate, on a twelve-month service period, with an anticipated start date of November 1, 2024.

Applications will be accepted between March 1, 2024, and May 1, 2024.

The following documents must be submitted by May 1, 2024 via e-application:

1. Letter of Interest discussing your interest in pursuing the fellowship, future career goals and relevant background which has prepared you to be successful in a rigorous fellowship program.
2. CV
3. Contact information for three professional references - both email and telephone number. Letters of recommendation are not needed. Please include your current ARNP/PA program director and a supervisor from your most recent employer.

For selected applicants, ZOOM interviews will be held on June 5, 2024. Positions will be offered to successful applicants by Friday, June 30, 2024.