**Description** **Specialization:** Cardiothoracic Surgery **Job Summary:** We seek a full-time, new, or experienced advanced practice provider to join our collaborative cardiothoracic team at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Excellent opportunity for experienced APPs to function at a high level, but also a unique learning opportunity for new graduates to learn from an engaged team. **Qualified Candidates:** + Must be a lawful permanent resident or legal member of the US + Must be a certified or board-eligible physician assistant or nurse-practitioner with surgical first assisting experience + Provide high-quality patient care and work collaboratively with other physicians and dedicated patient care teams + Excellent clinical and communication skills + Ability to obtain a VA medical license, and DEA license **Incentive/Benefits Package:** + Comprehensive benefits package with various options for health, life, and financial needs with additional access to wellbeing resources + 401(k) plan with annual match (based on years of service) + Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance + Paid time off + Employee stock purchase plan + CME allowances **About LewisGale Medical Center:** + LewisGale Medical Center is a 506-bed fully accredited acute care facility + Serves as LewisGale Regional Health System’s tertiary facility for specialized care + Level II Trauma Center + Accredited Stroke Center + Accredited Chest Pain Center + The LewisGale Regional Health System includes four hospitals, two cancer centers, six outpatient centers, and three stand-alone emergency departments that are committed to providing superior, compassionate care + Our network of hospitals consistently ranks among the top in the nation for clinical outcomes and evidence-based clinical processes. As a place to live and play, southwest Virginia has it all, with a comfortable climate and the best of all four seasons. For the second year in a row, Roanoke has been ranked the "Top Adventure Town" by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, edging out Asheville and Chattanooga. Roanoke’s ‘innovation corridor’ has become a hub for tech-forward industries including healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing. Our scenic beauty offers the opportunity to balance work and recreation. Enjoy local arts and culture, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, water sports on Smith Mountain Lake, and biking in the nation’s second-largest municipal park. With nearby nationally recognized colleges and universities, including Virginia Tech, the area offers excellent schools and a low cost of living. Roanoke is within a few hour's driving distance to Washington, DC, Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA. Learn about HCA (https://hcahealthcare.com/) Learn about our surgical services at LewisGale Medical Center (https://www.hcavirginia.com/locations/lewisgale-medical-center/specialties/surgery) Our awards and recognitions Learn about Southwest, Virginia (https://visitswva.org/)