Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Essential Job Summary

Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are accountable for the provision of patient care at the top of their licensure within their scope of practice. The APP is licensed, credentialed, and privileged to perform duties such as maintenance and promotion of health, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, correction, consultation, procedures as outlined by specialty, and referral for health problems. The APP is also responsible for educating the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; prescription or administration of prescription drugs or devices in accordance with a consultation and referral plan; consultation with other healthcare providers; appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care; and continually learning and developing for optimal patient care and outcomes.

Fellowship Details

This Fellowship is a 12-month opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to obtain invaluable education and clinical experience in cardiothoracic surgery at Intermountain Medical Center, a level I trauma center located in Murray, Utah. One Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellow will spend the majority of their year with the cardiac and thoracic teams, working closely with the team to gain valuable experience in various aspects of cardiothoracic surgery.

• Assist in the operating room, including training on endovascular vein harvest and VATS procedures.
• Round on both floor and ICU patients.
• Work in the outpatient clinic.
• Participate in didactic work and present a case study report to the faculty at the end of the year.
• Function under the medical supervision of advanced practice providers and physicians on their respective rotations, gaining independence as the year progresses.
• Round and work one weekend a month to offer ample opportunity for clinical experience and high acuity patients.
• Undergo quarterly evaluations with the Program and Medical Directors.

Job Description

The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate a unique passion for cardiothoracic surgery, possess a strong work ethic and self-driven approach to learning, and be capable of becoming a leader who advances the role of APPs in this field.

Posting Specifics

• Base Annual Salary: $79,851.20
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Schedule: The schedule on service includes one call shift per week, and at least one weekend day call shift per month, along with the regular work week, thus the weekly schedule can vary anywhere from 40-60 hours/week.
• Department: Intermountain Medical Center - Cardiac and Thoracic teams
• Anticipated start dates: October 5, 2026

Application Process

• Required Materials:
• Completion of this online application
• Copy of curriculum vitae
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal letter of intent
• Copy of unofficial transcripts showing completion of an accredited PA or NP program - or - transcripts showing you are in the last semester of an accredited PA or NP program
• Letters of recommendation can be submitted directly by the applicant or by the writer of the letter to lori.bradshaw@imail.org
• Direct any questions regarding the application process, or any additional attachments, via email to lori.bradshaw@imail.org

Minimum Requirements

• Current state license as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) at time of program start.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Eligible for state Controlled Substance License II through V.
• Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• Other certification as required (e.g. TNCC, NRP).

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center Work City: Murray Work State: Utah

Department

Intermountain Medical Center - Cardiac and Thoracic teams

Department

Anticipated start dates: October 5, 2026

Posting Specifics

• Base Annual Salary: $79,851.20
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Schedule: The schedule on service includes one call shift per week, and at least one weekend day call shift per month, along with the regular work week, thus the weekly schedule can vary anywhere from 40-60 hours/week.
• Department: Intermountain Medical Center - Cardiac and Thoracic teams
• Anticipated start dates: October 5, 2026

Application Process

• Required Materials:
• Completion of this online application
• Copy of curriculum vitae
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal letter of intent
• Copy of unofficial transcripts showing completion of an accredited PA or NP program - or - transcripts showing you are in the last semester of an accredited PA or NP program
• Letters of recommendation can be submitted directly by the applicant or by the writer of the letter to lori.bradshaw@imail.org
• Direct any questions regarding the application process, or any additional attachments, via email to lori.bradshaw@imail.org

Minimum Requirements

• Current state license as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) at time of program start.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Eligible for state Controlled Substance License II through V.
• Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• Other certification as required (e.g. TNCC, NRP).

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center Work City: Murray Work State: Utah

Department

Intermountain Medical Center - Cardiac and Thoracic teams

Department

Anticipated start dates: October 5, 2026

Posting Specifics

• Base Annual Salary: $79,851.20
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Schedule: The schedule on service includes one call shift per week, and at least one weekend day call shift per month, along with the regular work week, thus the weekly schedule can vary anywhere from 40-60 hours/week.
• Department: Intermountain Medical Center - Cardiac and Thoracic teams
• Anticipated start dates: October 5, 2026

Application Process

• Required Materials:
• Completion of this online application
• Copy of curriculum vitae
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal letter of intent
• Copy of unofficial transcripts showing completion of an accredited PA or NP program - or - transcripts showing you are in the last semester of an accredited PA or NP program
• Letters of recommendation can be submitted directly by the applicant or by the writer of the letter to lori.bradshaw@imail.org
• Direct any questions regarding the application process, or any additional attachments, via email to lori.bradshaw@imail.org

Minimum Requirements

• Current state license as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) at time of program start.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Eligible for state Controlled Substance License II through V.
• Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• Other certification as required (e.g. TNCC, NRP).

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.