Advanced Practice Provider (APP-NP/PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Staff Pad; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pad is hiring a Cardiothoracic Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (NP/PA) to support care for cardiac and thoracic patients in Fort Worth, TX. The APP will work with Cardiothoracic Surgeons in both inpatient and outpatient settings, assisting in surgeries and coordinating treatment plans to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the surgical journey.

Responsibilities include operating room support, rounding, preoperative and postoperative clinics, and comprehensive care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or AGACNP with RNFA certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an advanced practice provider in cardiothoracic surgery; 5+ years preferred.
• Current Texas licensure to practice in the APRN/PA role.
• BLS and ACLS certification obtainable within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• Unit-specific orientation within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient care with the cardiothoracic surgeon and team.
• Provide operating room support, including first assisting and vessel harvesting.
• Perform ICU and inpatient rounds, consultations, and discharge planning.
• Cover preoperative clinics and postoperative follow-up visits.
• Deliver comprehensive cardiothoracic care: assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Maintain licensure, credentials, and required certifications.

Skills

Team collaboration

Inpatient & outpatient care

First assist in OR

Patient assessment & rounds

Care coordination

Education

Physician Assistant program

AGACNP with RNFA

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider (APP-NP/PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Fort Worth, United States

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputable healthcare organization in Fort Worth, TX, to hire a skilled and dedicated Cardiothoracic Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (NP/PA) to support comprehensive care for patients with cardiac and thoracic conditions.

In this role, the APP will collaborate with Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide inpatient and outpatient care, assist with surgical procedures, conduct patient assessments and rounds, and coordinate treatment plans to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the surgical journey.

Schedule: Full-Time

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the cardiothoracic surgeon and multidisciplinary team to coordinate and optimize inpatient and outpatient patient care
• Provide operating room support, including first assisting, endoscopic vein harvesting, and radial artery harvesting
• Perform ICU and inpatient floor rounds, consultations, and patient discharges
• Provide clinic coverage for preoperative consultations and postoperative follow-up visits
• Deliver comprehensive cardiothoracic care, including patient assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan development
• Notify the attending physician in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement
• Ensure patient management and clinical services comply with established JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health guidelines
• Participate in the departmental cardiothoracic call schedule
• Assist with elective, urgent, and emergent adult cardiac and thoracic surgeries, including CABG, valve replacement, aortic dissection repair, robotic lung surgery, lobectomy, and decortication
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental team meetings as required
• Maintain current licensure, credentials, and required certifications
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

Education & Training

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program with RNFA certification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an advanced practice provider in cardiothoracic surgery, including first assisting in the operating room; 5+ years preferred

Licensure & Certification

• Current, unrestricted Texas licensure to practice in the applicable advanced practice role
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, obtainable within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, obtainable within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment
• Completion of a unit-specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days of hire

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in or willingness to develop skills in
• Intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and removal
• Pacer management and pacing wire removal
• Endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting
• Swan-Ganz catheter insertion and removal
• Radial artery harvesting (endoscopic or open), and chest tube placement
• Knowledge of advanced cardiothoracic surgical techniques and specialty-specific care management
• Knowledge and understanding of customer service principles