Cardiovascular Surgery PA — OR First Assistant

Spectrum Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Retirement plan

Onsite parking

Job summary

Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI seeks a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with strong cardiovascular surgical experience to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients. You will assist in the operating room, participate in preoperative and postoperative care, and provide on-call coverage in a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of cardiovascular AP experience, holds a MI NP/PA license, and is proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting and related procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR Masters in PA studies.
• 1–3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a cardiovascular surgery setting preferred.
• Michigan NP/PA license required; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiovascular diseases.
• Assist in operating room during complex procedures including CABG and valve repair/replacement.
• Collaborate with physicians to formulate treatment plans and provide care coordination.
• Perform procedures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Provide on-call coverage and participate in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.

Skills

Cardiovascular Surgery

Operating Room procedures

Team collaboration

First assist experience

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Masters in Physician Assistant studies

Tools

Hemopro 2 system

Job description

Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI seeks a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with strong cardiovascular surgical experience to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients. You will assist in the operating room, participate in preoperative and postoperative care, and provide on-call coverage in a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of cardiovascular AP experience, holds a MI NP/PA license, and is proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting and related procedures.