Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

CME time / allowance

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Acute Care NP) to join a growing program. The role blends operative first assisting, ICU management, and perioperative patient care within a high-volume cardiac and thoracic program.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of first-assist experience and Florida licensure, with TEVAR/robotics experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program.
• Have a Florida license or be eligible to obtain one prior to starting.
• 2+ years’ experience in first assist for adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures (CABG, valves, aortic surgery).
• EVH or TEVAR experience a plus, training available.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of postoperative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients.
• Participate in urgent and emergent operative cases.
• Discharge planning and transition of care.
• Night and weekend OR call with 1:3 coverage; no overnight shifts.

Skills

First assist

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant or Acute Care NP program

Job description

Job Summary

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider.

Description

Specialization

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider.

Join a Growing Cardiothoracic Surgery Program

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Cardiothoracic APP (Physician Assistant or Acute Care NP) to join our expanding cardiothoracic surgery program. The position offers a balanced blend of operative first assisting, ICU management, and perioperative patient care within a high-volume cardiac and thoracic program. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a collaborative environment alongside cardiothoracic surgeons and is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes across a continuum of care.

Qualified Candidates/Details

• Graduated from an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program
• Have a Florida license or the ability to get a Florida license prior to starting
• 2 or more years’ experience in first assist for adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures (CABG, valves, aortic surgery) and thoracic procedures with Robotics and TEVAR experience a plus.
• Endoscopic saphenous vein harvest (EVH) with Saphena XL system; Endoscopic radial artery harvest a plus, though willing to train
• Participate in urgent and emergent operative cases

Intensive Care Unit & Inpatient Management

• 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

Procedural Responsibilities

Preferred candidates will have experience with:

• Chest tube placement and management
• Central venous catheter placement
• Arterial line placement
• Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) removal

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a team-oriented APP who enjoys both the technical aspects of cardiothoracic surgery and the complexity of managing critically ill post operative patients. You thrive in the OR, are confident in the ICU, and are committed to helping build a premier cardiac surgery program while maintaining excellent patient outcomes.

Incentive/Benefits Package

• Employment position through HCA Physician Services Group (PSG)
• Highly competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short & long term disability options, 401k and more
• CME time / allowance
• Occurrence-based malpractice

About HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital

• A full-service, level II trauma and acute-care hospital with 411 beds including 10 ORs and 40 ICU beds
• Hospital is the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in Clay County
• 20-bed inpatient rehab center and 24-bed psychiatric unit
• 9 ACGME residencies/fellowships
• 44 bed emergency department with 2 dedicated trauma bays with 112,000 annual patient visits
• Hospital accolades include:
• Ranked in America’s top 250 hospital by Healthgrades
• Top 5 in the state for Critical Care by Healthgrades
• Among top 100 hospitals in the country for stroke, pulmonary and critical care by Healthgrades
• Ranked in top 5% in the country for women’s care by Healthgrades
• American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines recipients for Stroke Gold Plus, AFib Gold and Heart Failure Gold
• Our inpatient rehabilitation center is Commission on Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited
• A U.S. News and World Report High Performing Hospital

About HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 450 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers, offering a collaborative network of personalized care. United as a statewide network in 2021, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,000 experienced doctors and 77,000 colleagues working together to deliver high-quality, collaborative care to more than 6.4 million patients each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities, it serves. The network provided nearly $836.6 million in uncompensated care and invested significantly in innovative technologies and facilities across Florida, including the new $360 million state-of-the-art, multi-specialty HCA Florida University Hospital in Davie, Fla. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State.

About Jacksonville, FL

With over 200 days of sunshine per year, no state income taxes, lower cost of living, proximity to 22 miles of beaches, the largest urban park system in the nation, world-class fishing, vibrant street arts scene, and local distilleries and craft breweries, Jacksonville is a top destination to work and live. It is the 12th largest city in the United States and more than 500 people move to Northeast Florida each week with jobs being the major driving relocation factor. Minutes from the home of the PGA Tour’s world golf headquarters at TPC Sawgrass and The PLAYERS Championship, as well as home to tennis at the ATP Tour, Jacksonville is a 20-minute drive from the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine. Jacksonville also hosts one of the five largest Jazz Festivals in the United States and is a dedicated Carnival Cruise Line terminal with weekly cruises to the Bahamas.