Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery/OR (UMMC)

University of Minnesota Physicians seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide care and assist in surgery for patients on the Cardiothoracic Surgery Team at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center.

About the role

• Cover inpatient floor; endoscopic vessel harvesting and OR first assisting.
• Provide care to patients with cardiac conditions, ranging from the routine to the complex (such as end-stage heart failure and transplant). Specialists provide comprehensive surgical expertise, including valve repair for aortic and mitral valve pathology using techniques like leaflet excision, chordal replacement, annuloplasty, valve resuspension, and saphenous vein harvesting for coronary artery bypasses.
• Coordinate and provide surgical care for adults with selected cardiothoracic diseases throughout evaluation and treatment, including hospital admission, surgical intervention, inpatient care, consultations, and discharge planning. Includes clinic follow-up, communication with referring physicians, and patient/family education.
• Provide and coordinate continuity of care between the hospital floor, operating room, and clinic, demonstrating commitment to exemplary patient care.
• Share responsibility for assessment and management of patients in cardiothoracic surgical services. Write admission and daily notes, order and direct discharge planning and follow-up.
• Work to improve quality of care and decrease inpatient length of stay. Obtain patient histories, perform physical and psychological health assessments, provide patient and family education and counseling, and ensure continuity of health care services.
• Provide direct management of postoperative care in ICU, step-down units, and wards, including removing chest tubes, drains, and temporary pacemaker wires.

Schedule

• 1.0 FTE
• Four 10-hour day shifts, varying days, Monday - Friday
• Holiday rotation; 1:4 weekend rotation
• Rotating surgical evening OR call, weekends, and holidays
• Additional rounding/OR coverage at Southdale, HCMC, or St Johns as daily needs dictate

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program. NP applicants must have first assist training.
• Eligible or certified through NCCPA, ANCC, or AANP.
• Licensed or eligible to obtain a license through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Nursing (NPs).
• Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Qualifications

• Experienced assisting in cardiac surgery, including first assist vessel harvest
• Previous ICU, Cardiothoracic Surgery, or Cardiology experience
• Willingness and interest to learn and work in ICU settings

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan
• Substantial 401K employer contribution
• Generous flexible time off
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services
• Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Pay

Full-time salary range: $154,531 - $200,886, commensurate with practice experience. Salary prorated based on FTE. May also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components.