Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: June 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Experienced CTS PA/NP - CHRISTUS Ochsner Health, Lake
Charles, LA Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 - commensurate with years
of experience The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Christus Ochsner
Health in Southwest Louisiana, located at St. Patrick Hospital in
Lake Charles, is actively seeking an Advanced Practice Provider
(NP/PA) to join our dedicated team. This represents an excellent
opportunity to collaborate with two other NPs and Ochsner Health's
highly skilled board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons, who utilize
state-of-the-art technology and innovative approaches for patients
diagnosed with heart, lung, and foregut/esophageal diseases. The
John & Sylvia Stelly Regional Heart Center at CHRISTUS Ochsner St.
Patrick features a new Hybrid OR suite and conducts TAVR
procedures. Additionally, we perform Robotic Da Vinci thoracic
surgery along with minimally invasive cardiac surgeries. Christus Ochsner Health in SWLA: The region boasts a comprehensive and expanding cardiology,
electrophysiology, and structural heart program, all housed within
the ACC-designated Heart Center. Our cardiac surgery program has
the longest-standing history in the area. Post-operative care is enhanced by Impella support, UF/Aquadex
technology, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring systems, including
Hemosphere, Flo Trac, and ClearSight. Throughout the year, numerous opportunities for research,
teaching, and community engagement are available. Additionally, the program features a robust multidisciplinary
thoracic oncology initiative and a growing thoracic robotic surgery
program. This is supported by the Christus Ochsner Foundation and
Board, a faith-based, not-for-profit organization. Enjoy a balanced professional and personal lifestyle: Responsibilities: Assisting in surgery, endo vein harvesting, in-patient rounding,
and outpatient clinic. Shared call 1 in 3 calls Rotating shifts, 24/7 service coverage with night shifts and
weekends. Surgical Assist in cardiovascular and thoracic cases Outpatient Ambulatory Visits & Hospital Rounding Assess new consults in the clinic and hospital admissions Assist with vein harvesting; CABG and valve surgeries ICU and Telemetry experience is preferred Perform comprehensive history and physical exams Diagnose and treat conditions, providing follow-up care as
needed Assist in surgeries, including first and second assisting Manage inpatient care, preoperative, and postoperative
evaluations Perform invasive procedures (will train), including: Central vascular access Swan-Ganz insertion Chest tube insertion Endoscopic vessel harvesting Must be able to interact positively with all members of a
multidisciplinary care team, patients and their families and
possess the emotional intelligence to work collaboratively in a
fast paced, high-acuity environment where quality and caring come
first. Requirements: Current BLS and ACLS certifications Must have an active Louisiana PA license or be eligible to be
licensed Cardiac Surgical Experience (Minimum 5 years) Hospital &
Ambulatory experience preferred Experience with robotic surgery is a plus, but we will train if
not experienced with robotic surgery Recruiter: Richelle Howell
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Port Arthur , Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Lake Charles, Texas
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