Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Cardiac Surgery - Cardiology
Henry Ford Health
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Job summary
Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our cardiovascular surgery team as a surgical first assistant. This role supports inpatient consultations, assists in the OR, and collaborates with leading cardiovascular surgeons to advance patient care.
The candidate must hold an NP/PA master’s degree, Michigan licensure, national certification, and relevant credentials (DEA, BLS, ACLS, RNFA) with at least 2 years of OR first assist experience in
Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current Michigan licensure as an NP or PA.
- National certification (ANCC or AANP for NP; NCCPA for PA).
- DEA registration and Michigan Controlled Substance License (PA only).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification.
- Minimum 2 years of OR first assist experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery.
Responsibilities
- Serve as surgical first assist in the OR—harvesting radial arteries and saphenous veins with precision and skill.
- Deliver expert inpatient consultations for cardiac surgery evaluations and pre-operative workups.
- Collaborate with top-tier cardiovascular surgeons to provide innovative, exceptional patient care.
- Help drive the growth of a rapidly expanding regional cardiovascular surgery hub.
- Work at the top of your license and make a real difference in patients' lives.
Skills
Education
Job description
At Henry Ford Health, we’re committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
At Henry Ford Health, we’re committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you’re caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you’ll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
This is your chance to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise is celebrated, your growth is supported, and your contributions directly shape the future of premier cardiovascular surgical care in the region!
- Serve as surgical first assist in the OR—harvesting radial arteries and saphenous veins with precision and skill
- Deliver expert inpatient consultations for cardiac surgery evaluations and pre-operative workups
- Collaborate with top-tier cardiovascular surgeons to provide innovative, exceptional patient care
- Help drive the growth of a rapidly expanding regional cardiovascular surgery hub
- Work at the top of your license and make a real difference in patients' lives
- Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current Michigan licensure as an NP or PA
- National certification (ANCC or AANP for NP; NCCPA for PA)
- DEA registration and Michigan Controlled Substance License (PA only)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification
- Minimum 2 years of OR first assist experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery
- Demonstrated experience with vein harvesting and radial artery procurement
- Prior experience working with cardiothoracic surgical teams
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