CV Surgery APP- Hendrick Health

The Advanced Practice Practitioner for Cardiovascular Surgery, is responsible for providing health care to patients in the hospital and clinic setting. Responsible for working in consultation, cooperation, and coordination with a collaborative CV Surgeon. Functions according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners in the State of Texas. Nurse Practitioner must have their Surgical First Assist (SFA).

• Competitive salary
• Collaborative team and mentorship environment
• Great work-life balance
• Non-Profit
• Assisting in the OR with CV Surgeons, inpatient rounding and post-op follow-ups in clinic.
• 1 in 5 call rotation to include week and weekend call
• Level 3 Trauma Center, in process of becoming a Level 2 Trauma Center
• Excellent Benefit Package: Health, Dental, Vision, 3% Company Match 403(b), plus additional option to invest in 457 (b), malpractice coverage and many other benefit options.
• Continuing Medical Education- 3 CME days and a $2,500 CME allowance per year.
• No state income tax

Hendrick Health System in Abilene, Texas serves as the hub for healthcare services in the Texas Midwest. Hendrick Health System serves the region with a 564 licensed-bed medical center, a women’s center, rehabilitation hospital, cancer center and numerous other valuable services. You will find most medical and surgical specialists are on staff to assist in the care of your patients.

Hendrick Medical Center has earned the Great Gallup Workplace Award for the past 13 years. We are the only hospital to win this international award 13 years in a row. We are a nonprofit hospital, so all of our profits are invested back into the hospital for purchasing equipment or expanding our facilities.

Hendrick is looking to recruit physicians for the Abilene population of 120K and surrounding 24 county service area of nearly 400K. Hendrick is located three hours west of Dallas in the heart of the Texas Midwest. Our community is home to many wonderful sites and services and offers a safe, friendly atmosphere and a fine place to raise a family.

Here is a virtual tour of the main hospital, Hendrick Medical Center.

Here is also a message from the physicians at Hendrick Medical Center.

Abilene, Texas is a regional center of higher education and the Arts. This mid-sized city is home to 120K people with a 24 county regional draw of 400,000. The people distinguish themselves as being warm, friendly and open to accepting new people and ideas. It is a charming, safe community and a fine place to raise a family. The three private universities in Abilene add to the city’s cultural affairs and activities. Abilenians enjoy visiting the Paramount Theatre, Grace Museum, Center for Contemporary Arts, Abilene Philharmonic, 12^th Armored Division Museum, Abilene Zoo and the Children’s Art and Literacy Festival. You may also find these links to be of interest so that you can learn a little bit more about Abilene:

• Abilene Attractions
• Downtown Abilene
• Mall of Abilene
• Shopping
• Abilene Chamber of Commerce
• City of Abilene
• Private Elementary School - St. Johns
• Abilene Independent School District
• Wylie Independent School District
• Texas Tech University - Abilene Campus
• Abilene Christian University
• Abilene Philharmonic
• Abilene Zoo
• Abilene Paramount Theatre
• Adventure Cove
• The Mill Winery 

Abilene, Texas is a regional center of higher education and the Arts. This midsized city is home to 120K people with a 24 county regional draw of 400K. The people distinguish themselves as being warm, friendly and open to accepting new people and ideas. It is a charming, safe community and a fine place to raise a family. The three private universities in Abilene add to the city’s cultural affairs and activities. Abilenians enjoy visiting the Paramount Theatre, Grace Museum, Center for Contemporary Arts, Abilene Philharmonic, 12^th Armored Division Museum, Abilene Zoo and the Children’s Art and Literacy Festival.