Advanced Practice Provider (NP (Acute Care)/PA): Cardiothoracic Surgery- Indian River

About the role

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for the Cardiothoracic Surgery III (Acute Care NP) position in Indian River.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and documentation of cardiothoracic surgery patients in pre‑operative, intra‑operative, and postoperative periods, including post‑discharge follow‑up to ensure continuity of care.
• Rounding in the ICU and on the floor (typical patient load 2‑3 per PA).
• Patient evaluation and treatment after team discussion with supervising physician; clear documentation in the EMR, placing orders, and following up on order completion (daily progress notes, consult notes, discharge summaries, patient education).
• Operating Room: perform conduit harvesting for CABG (endoscopic and open vein/radial artery); first assist during cardiac and thoracic cases (CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm repair, aortic dissection).
• Cross‑coverage with thoracic surgery for open and minimally invasive esophagectomies and lung resections via VATS.
• Office responsibilities: clinic visits, small office procedures, returning phone calls, providing patient and family education.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of cardiothoracic surgery experience (required).
• Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider (PA‑C or APRN) with current state licensure.
• Education: APRN – MSN or higher graduate degree; PA – Master’s degree from an ARC‑approved PA program.
• Current BLS certification (AHA); ACLS or PALS as dictated by work setting.
• Must be privileged by Cleveland Clinic Credentialing Board and hold any required state prescribing authority.
• Preferred: two years of clinical nursing experience (APRN) or two years of relevant clinical experience (PA).
• Ability to work with collaborating physician and function as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems.
• High standard of moral and ethical behavior, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.

Schedule

Monday–Friday with intermittent weekend call coverage.