Cardiac Surgery NP/PA - OR First Assistant & Growth

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a highly skilled NP/PA to serve as a surgical first assistant in the cardiovascular OR. You will harvestRadial arteries and saphenous veins, and perform inpatient pre-operative workups and consultations with leading surgeons.

The role requires a Master’s in NP/PA, Michigan licensure, national certification, and RNFA, BLS, and ACLS credentials, with a minimum of 2 years OR first-assist experience in cardiac surgery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited NP/PA program.
• Current Michigan licensure as NP or PA.
• National certification (ANCC/AANP for NP; NCCPA for PA).
• DEA registration and Michigan CDS license (PA only).
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• RNFA certification.
• Minimum 2 years of OR first assist experience in cardiac surgery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as surgical first assist in the OR—harvesting radial arteries and saphenous veins with precision and skill.
• Deliver inpatient consultations for cardiac surgery evaluations and pre-operative workups.
• Collaborate with cardiovascular surgeons to provide patient care.
• Help drive growth of a regional cardiovascular surgery hub.
• Work at the top of your license and make a difference in patients’ lives.

Skills

Surgical first assist

Cardiac surgery support

Education

Master's degree in NP/PA

RNFA certification

DEA registration (PA only)

State licensure: Michigan NP/PA

National certification (ANCC/AANP for NP; NCCPA for PA)

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking a highly skilled NP/PA to serve as a surgical first assistant in the cardiovascular OR. You will harvestRadial arteries and saphenous veins, and perform inpatient pre-operative workups and consultations with leading surgeons.

The role requires a Master’s in NP/PA, Michigan licensure, national certification, and RNFA, BLS, and ACLS credentials, with a minimum of 2 years OR first-assist experience in cardiac surgery.