Cardiothoracic NP/PA — Inpatient OR Care & Surgery Support

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

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a contingent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Detroit. This inpatient, operating room–based role provides care for high-acuity adult cardiac surgery patients in a fast-paced, highly specialized environment.

The successful candidate will perform advanced assessments, participate in pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, and assist in surgical procedures including EVH and first/second cardiac surgery assisting, while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in NP/PA program from an accredited institution.
• Active Michigan NP/PA license and national certification.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; EVH and cardiac surgery assisting certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment, differential diagnosis, and clinical decision-making with cardiothoracic surgeons.
• Deliver pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for cardiac and thoracic patients.
• Perform patient evaluations, histories, rounds and physical examinations, and prepare discharge summaries.
• Assist in all surgical procedures, including EVH harvesting and first/second assisting in cardiothoracic operations.
• Formulate and implement post-operative treatment plans under physician supervision.
• Maintain current BLS/ACLS certification and adhere to department protocols.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Postoperative care

Surgical assistance

Education

Master's degree in NP/PA program

Current Michigan NP/PA licensure

Tools

BLS

ACLS

EVH certification

First/Second Cardiac Surgery Assisting

DEA registration

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking a contingent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Detroit. This inpatient, operating room–based role provides care for high-acuity adult cardiac surgery patients in a fast-paced, highly specialized environment.

The successful candidate will perform advanced assessments, participate in pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, and assist in surgical procedures including EVH and first/second cardiac surgery assisting, while