Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA to join our growing Heart & Vascular Institute in Martinsburg, WV.

This leadership role blends advanced clinical practice with APP team oversight alongside a team of cardiothoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary providers. The position offers a leadership role within the Cardiothoracic Surgery service, combining clinical care with APP leadership responsibilities and opportunities to participate

Qualifications

• Board Certified NP (ACNP or FNP preferred) or NCCPA-certified PA.
• Minimum of 3 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience.
• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current BLS certification (ACLS as required by the department).
• Must obtain and maintain both West Virginia and Virginia licensure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for cardiothoracic surgery patients, including preoperative and postoperative management.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons.
• Lead and mentor the APP team, assisting with staffing, onboarding, credentialing, scheduling, and professional development.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, education, research, and departmental leadership activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with hospital policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

CT Surgery experience

Board certification

NCCPA-PA

BLS/ACLS

WV/VA licensure

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Education

Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedCardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join agrowing Heart & Vascular Institute in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Thisleadership role combines advanced clinical practice with APP team oversightwhile working alongside a collaborative team of cardiothoracic surgeons andmultidisciplinary providers.

Position Highlights

• Leadership role within the Cardiothoracic Surgery service
• Combination of clinical care and APP leadership responsibilities
• Opportunity to participate in staff development, qualityimprovement, and program growth
• Collaborative Heart & Vascular Institute with strong physicianand APP support

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for cardiothoracic surgerypatients, including preoperative and postoperative management.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans in collaborationwith cardiothoracic surgeons.
• Lead and mentor the APP team, assisting with staffing, onboarding,credentialing, scheduling, and professional development.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and ensure high-quality,patient-centered outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, education, research,and departmental leadership activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance withhospital policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (ACNP or FNP preferred) orNCCPA-certified Physician Assistant.
• Minimum of 3 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current BLS certification (ACLS as required by the department).
• Must obtain and maintain both West Virginia and Virginia licensure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-makingskills.