Advanced Practice Provider Cardiothoracic Surgery

Nemours; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Relocation packages and 403B with emlo

Licensure, CME and dues allowance

Not-for-profit status; PSLF eligible

No state income tax in Florida

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to join our pediatric cardiothoracic team. The PA will provide direct patient care under a cardiothoracic surgeon and assist with overall child patient management in cardiothoracic and cardiology services.

We offer competitive base compensation, relocation and loan assistance, licensure and CME support, and a not-for-profit environment with Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Florida.
• Inpatient APP experience strongly preferred
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• 3-6+ months of experience as an APP required

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care under the direction of a cardiothoracic surgeon and assist with overall care of children receiving cardiothoracic and cardiology services at Nemours Jacksonville.
• Collaborate with the pediatric cardiothoracic team to coordinate perioperative care, post-operative recovery, and discharge planning.
• Assist in procedures and ensure adherence to pediatric safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in rounding and handoffs with the surgical team.

Skills

Inpatient APP experience

BLS

Florida PA licensure

3-6 months APP experience

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider Cardiothoracic SurgeryJob Description

Nemours Children's in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to join our team!

The Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant is responsible for performing direct patient care services under the direction of a cardiothoracic surgeon and assists with the overall care of children receiving cardiothoracic and cardiology services at Nemours Jacksonville.

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• No state income tax in Florida

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Florida.
• Inpatient APP experience strongly preferred
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• 3-6 + months of experience as an APP required

Who we are!

Jacksonville, Florida is the city of bridges, beaches, and the beautiful St Johns River. St Johns County ranks top 10 in the US for public schools, and #1 in Florida. Historic St Augustine & Amelia Island are close by and Disney is a short 2-hour drive.

As one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 280,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

If you’re looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you!

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Job Info

• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32827, US (On-site)