Cardiovascular PRN Nurse Practitioner (or Physician Assistant)

• Manage the care of cardiovascular surgery patients in accordance with approved privileges and clinical protocols
• Collaborate with 3 Surgeons, 2 Nurse Practitioners, and a supportive staff
• Collaborate with attending physicians to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care
• Perform daily hospital rounds, review labs and imaging, and manage clinical progress independently and in consultation with the attending
• Document daily inpatient progress notes and coordinate multidisciplinary discharge planning
• Participate in and lead quality-improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and experience
• Provide preoperative and postoperative patient management and education
• Serve as first assist in Cardiovascular surgery cases — including robotic, minimally invasive, vein harvesting and open procedures

• Master’s degree and national certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Current licensure (or eligibility) to practice in the State of Texas
• Prior experience in cardiovascular surgery, or related surgical specialty preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based patient care and continuous learning

Prior experience in cardiovascular surgery, or related surgical specialty

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency Stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance