Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Methodist Texsan Hospital in San Antonio, TX, seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Heart Failure and Cardiothoracic Surgery Program. In this inpatient-focused role, you will collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons, and other specialists to deliver advanced cardiovascular care.

You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, optimize GDMT, and participate in perioperative management and transitions of care to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions.

Qualifications

• Acute Care NP credential and eligibility to practice in Texas.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with eligibility for licensure.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Experience with cardiovascular patients, heart failure, or cardiothoracic surgery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments for adults with acute and chronic heart failure.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists.
• Monitor and optimize guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT).
• Manage diuresis protocols, hemodynamic monitoring, and medication adjustments.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, and follow-up care.

Skills

Acute Care NP

Clinical assessment

Cardiovascular care experience

BLS/ACLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current Texas NP licensure or eligibility

Current Texas PA licensure or eligibility

Job description

Description

Methodist Texsan Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our expanding Heart Failure and Cardiothoracic Surgery Program in San Antonio, Texas. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering comprehensive, high-quality cardiovascular care to patients with advanced heart failure and complex cardiothoracic conditions.

The APP will play an integral role in the management of hospitalized cardiovascular patients, perioperative care of cardiothoracic surgery patients, and coordination of heart failure treatment plans across the continuum of care.

Position Highlights

• Employed position with Methodist Physician Practices
• Opportunity to work with established Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Heart Failure Specialists
• Inpatient-focused role
• Collaborative, physician-led environment
• Access to advanced cardiovascular technologies and therapies
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments for individuals with acute and chronic heart failure.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists and heart failure specialists.
• Monitor and optimize guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT).
• Manage diuresis protocols, hemodynamic monitoring, and medication adjustments.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease management, medications, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate transitions of care to reduce readmissions and improve outcomes.
• Assist in the perioperative management of cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Conduct pre-operative evaluations and postoperative rounds.
• Manage chest tubes, surgical wounds, drains, and postoperative complications.
• Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, nurses, and ancillary staff to optimize patient recovery.
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Current Texas NP licensure or eligibility.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current Texas PA licensure or eligibility.
• Minimum of one year of cardiovascular, heart failure, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, or hospital medicine experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing complex cardiovascular patients.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

Incentive/Benefits Package

In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:

• Paid malpractice
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement

About Methodist Texsan Hospital

Methodist Texsan Hospital is a 120+ bed acute care hospital and a member of Methodist Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in South Texas. The hospital is known for delivering high-quality patient care and providing comprehensive specialty services to communities throughout San Antonio and the surrounding region.

About San Antonio

San Antonio offers an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living, excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, and a rich cultural heritage. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities, acclaimed dining, professional sports, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country while living in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States.

Join a dedicated cardiovascular team committed to advancing patient care and improving outcomes throughout South Texas.