Cardiac Clinical Director

APS Health; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K Match

ESOP

CME stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

APS Health seeks a seasoned Physician Assistant to serve as Clinical Director of Cardiac Surgery in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The hybrid role blends surgical first-assist duties with leadership and program management to grow the service line while delivering top-tier patient care.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cardiac surgery, 3+ years in a leadership role, TX license, NCCPA certification, and active BLS/ACLS. Excellent collaboration and strategic skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a surgical first assistant in cardiac surgery.
• 3+ years leading APPs or managing a surgical service line.
• Active Texas State license and NCCPA board certification.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification with strong communication skills.
• Strategic mindset and cross-department collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative duties: staffing, onboarding, and onboarding/training initiatives.
• Support service line growth through physician relations and planning.
• Oversee OR scheduling, coverage, and resource allocation for efficiency.
• Drive quality, compliance, and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Surgical leadership

First assistant

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Texas PA license

NCCPA board certification

Tools

BLS/ACLS

Job description

AP Health offers skilled advanced practice providers an opportunity for career control, flexibility, competitive compensation and ownership interest in the company.

AP Health is a private practice comprised of advanced practice providers. We provide perioperative services to hospitals, surgeons, and surgery centers. We partner with facilities to offer service line coverage with highly trained and knowledgeable Advanced Practice Providers to first assist in surgery.
AP Health is seeking a highly experienced Physician Assistant to serve as the Clinical Director of Cardiac Surgery in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in cardiac surgery with strong clinical and leadership expertise. This is a hybrid role that combines surgical first-assist responsibilities with operational and program management duties, offering a unique opportunity to influence both patient care and service line growth within a distinguished team delivering top-tier care.

What You Will Do (Administrative):

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs, assist in interviewing advanced practice providers and clinical staff, and lead onboarding/training initiatives to ensure smooth integration into the surgical team.
• Business Development & Physician Relations: Support service line growth by fostering relationships with referring physicians, participating in outreach efforts, and contributing to strategic planning for expanding surgical volumes and new service offerings.
• Operational Workflow Management: Oversee day-to-day coordination of surgical schedules, staffing coverage, and resource allocation; implement process improvements to maximize OR efficiency and optimize patient flow.
• Program Development & Quality Improvement: Lead initiatives focused on clinical outcomes, compliance, and patient satisfaction.

What You Will Do (Clinical):

• Function as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room for cardiac procedures
• Position and drape patients under the direction of the surgeon
• Perform Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)
• Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physicals
• Round on post-op patients in ICU and step-down units
• Participate in a rotating schedule for weekend and night CVOR coverage

What Do You Need:

• 10+ years of experience functioning as a surgical first assist in cardiac surgery
• Experience in taking independent call
• 3+ years of leadership experience as a Lead APP, supervisor, or in a managerial role within a surgical service line (preferred)
• Current Texas State License
• Board certification by the NCCPA (for PAs) or relevant board (for NPs)
• Active BLS and ACLS
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A strategic mindset and ability to collaborate across departments

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability, basic and supplemental life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Participation in our Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
• Paid malpractice, state license, and credentialing fees
• Tuition reimbursement
• $1,500 CME stipend + 3 paid CME days
• Generous PTO and a strong commitment to life/work balance

AP Health is a certified Great Place to Work, a national recognition based on real employee feedback about workplace culture and satisfaction. If you’re a seasoned provider ready to take on both high-level clinical work and program leadership, join our team today!