Cardiothoracic APP: Coastal Living, Growth & OR First-Assist

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellbeing resources

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic CT-APP (Physician Assistant or Acute Care NP) to join our growing program. The role blends operative first assist, ICU management, and perioperative patient care within a high-volume cardiac program.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of first-assist CT experience, EVH preferred, SC license, and a collaborative mindset to support two surgeons and three APPs while maintaining excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program.
• Have a South Carolina license or the ability to get a South Carolina license prior to starting.
• 2+ years experience in first- assist for adult cardiothoracic procedures (CABG, valves, aortic surgery) or other complex surgical procedures.
• EVH experience preferred (willing to train).
• Participate in urgent and emergent operative cases.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of postoperative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients.
• Hemodynamic assessment and management.
• Coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
• Discharge planning and transition of care.
• Participation in night and weekend OR call with expected coverage 1:3. No overnight shifts required.

Skills

First assist experience

Education

PA/NP program graduate

Job description

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic CT-APP (Physician Assistant or Acute Care NP) to join our growing program. The role blends operative first assist, ICU management, and perioperative patient care within a high-volume cardiac program.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of first-assist CT experience, EVH preferred, SC license, and a collaborative mindset to support two surgeons and three APPs while maintaining excellent patient outcomes.