Advanced Practice Professional - Cardiac Surgery

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and incentive

Flexible spending and health savings

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

DailyPay

Well-being programs

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Parental leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health invites an Advanced Practice Professional to join its Cardiac Surgery team in Lebanon, PA. The role offers surgical first assist duties, ICU management, and both inpatient and outpatient care with leadership responsibilities.

Ideal candidates hold NP or PA credentials and will participate in scheduling, clinic coordination, and a collaborative perioperative program. A day shift, four 10-hour option, and strong benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Experience as Advanced Practice Professional in cardiac surgery or closely related field.
• Active NP/PA licensure and board certification as applicable.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to take on leadership responsibilities and scheduling initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care, including post-operative follow-up, valve consultations, and perioperative management.
• Perform first assisting in the operating room and participate in ICU management.
• Conduct inpatient rounding and manage outpatient clinic responsibilities.
• Lead provider scheduling and participate in practice coordination initiatives.

Skills

First assist in OR

ICU management

Inpatient rounding

Outpatient clinic management

Leadership responsibilities

Education

Master's Degree for Nurse Practitioner

Bachelor's Degree for Physician Assistant

Job description

Advanced Practice Professional - Cardiac Surgery

Full Time

Day Shift

Onsite – 100%

Max Ober

Advanced Practice Professional Recruiter

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Job Title: Advanced Practice Professional – Cardiac Surgery

Location:Lebanon, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time

What You’ll Champion:

• Join a growing cardiac surgery team providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care, including post-operative follow-up, valve consultations, and perioperative patient management.
• Practice at the top of your license with a diverse scope that includes first assisting in the operating room, ICU management, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic responsibilities.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment working alongside cardiac surgeons and experienced advanced practice providers in a highly specialized surgical service line.
• Opportunity to take on a leadership role by contributing to provider scheduling, operational meetings, and practice coordination initiatives.
• Flexible scheduling options with a typical Monday-Friday daytime schedule, the ability to work four 10-hour shifts, and a shared weekend/call rotation among APPs.
• Ideal for an experienced PA or NP seeking a position that combines surgical first assist duties, critical care exposure, clinic practice, and leadership responsibilities within a cardiac surgery program.
• Work closely with adult cardiac surgery patients through every stage of care, from pre-operative consultations to post-operative recovery and long-term follow-up.
• Parental Leave up to 4 weeks
• Competitive compensation and incentive plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

What Sets Us Apart:

• Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 – a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
• Joy in Medicine 2025- WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace
• WellSpan Well-being:We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Discover Your Dream Location:

Lebanon, PA

• The East region of WellSpan Health includes Lebanon, PA, a dynamic area known for its rich history, strong sense of community, and beautiful landscapes.
• Lebanon is family-friendly, with excellent schools, a variety of events, and outdoor activities.
• Join us and become part of an organization that values health, wellness, and the well-being of its residents.

Confidentially Connect with Our Recruiter:

• Masters Degree For Nurse Practitioner. Required or
• Bachelors Degree For Physician Assistant. Required

Work Experience:

• 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Physician Assistant Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required or
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• BLS and/or ACLS as appropriate for the clinical role. Upon Hire Required and
• Nurse Practitioner - Completion of an accredited program for nurse practitioners and appropriate clinical specialty certification. Upon Hire Required or
• Physician Assistant - Graduate of accredited physician assistant program. Upon Hire Required

At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at [e-mail]. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.