Cardiothoracic NP/PA — Contingent, OR, Day Shift

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a contingent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This inpatient, operating room–based role provides care for high‑acuity adult cardiac surgery patients, including endoscopic vein harvesting and first/second assisting in a wide range of procedures.

Candidates must have prior cardiothoracic surgery experience; new graduates will not be considered.

Qualifications

• NP or PA must be graduate from an accredited program.
• Current Michigan licensure required or in process.
• EVH experience or capability is required.
• Board certification by ANCC/AANP or NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for high-acuity adult cardiac surgery patients in the inpatient OR setting.
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting and assist in cardiothoracic procedures (first/second assists).
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons and surgical staff in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

Team collaboration

BLS

ACLS

Endoscopic vein harvesting

Education

Nurse Practitioner program CCNE/NLNAC

Physician Assistant program ARC-PA

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a contingent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This inpatient, operating room–based role provides care for high‑acuity adult cardiac surgery patients, including endoscopic vein harvesting and first/second assisting in a wide range of procedures.

Candidates must have prior cardiothoracic surgery experience; new graduates will not be considered.