Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiac Critical Care Unit

About the role

Physician Assistant with cardiac critical care credentials to provide specialized pediatric cardiac care within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and resources.
• Document care activities according to standards and policies.
• Participate in staff and student education and orientation.
• Obtain patient history, conduct assessments, and perform examinations.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies; manage patient care and discharge planning.
• Provide direct treatment, manage conditions via prescriptive authority, and coordinate referrals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant or Licensed Registered Nurse with Texas Board of Nursing credentials, including Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority in cardiac critical care.
• Experience caring for children with complex congenital or acquired heart disease in a pediatric cardiac ICU.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare team members.

Pay

Salary starts at $120,000+ based on qualifications.

Additional Information

Work involves keyboard use, manual dexterity, lifting, and potential biohazard exposure. Required materials include a resume/CV, references, and a letter of interest.