Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

About the Role

Leading Heart Program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Advanced Practice Provider (CT-APP) with EVH experience to join a team of 3 employed cardiothoracic surgeons and 3 APPs at Grand Strand Medical Center. This position offers a balanced blend of operative first assisting, ICU management, and perioperative patient care within a high-volume cardiac and thoracic program.

Responsibilities

• First assist in adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures (CABG, valves, aortic surgery) and thoracic procedures, including Robotics and TEVAR
• Perform endoscopic saphenous vein harvest (EVH) with Saphena XL system (endoscopic radial artery harvest a plus)
• Participate in urgent and emergent operative cases
• Daily management of postoperative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in the ICU, including:
  • Hemodynamic assessment and management
  • Coordination of multidisciplinary teams
  • Discharge planning and transition of care
• Participate in night and weekend OR call with expected coverage 1:3 (no overnight shifts required)
• Procedural responsibilities, including:
  • Chest tube placement and management
  • Central venous catheter placement
  • Arterial line placement
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) removal

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited physician assistant or acute care nurse practitioner program
• South Carolina license or ability to obtain prior to starting
• 2 or more years’ experience in first assist for adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Robotics and TEVAR
• Endoscopic radial artery harvest experience (training available for strong candidates)
• Experience with advanced perioperative cardiothoracic procedures

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a team-oriented APP who enjoys both the technical aspects of cardiothoracic surgery and the complexity of managing critically ill postoperative patients. You thrive in the OR, are confident in the ICU, and are committed to helping build a premier cardiac surgery program while maintaining excellent patient outcomes.

Location Highlights

Myrtle Beach offers a coastal lifestyle with year-round outdoor activities, excellent golf, boating, fishing, waterfront dining, and a family-friendly community—all with a cost of living significantly lower than many major metropolitan areas. The practice is committed to a sustainable schedule (1:3 call rotation) that promotes work-life balance and personal well-being.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with incentives
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Medical, behavioral health, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME time and dues allowance, plus license reimbursement