Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care and Congenital Heart Disease Advanced Practice Provider

About the role

The Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner will provide specialized pediatric cardiac critical care within a multidisciplinary team, serving a regional pediatric population with complex heart conditions.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and resources.
• Document healthcare delivery following care standards and policies.
• Participate in staff and student education and orientation.
• Obtain patient history, perform assessments through observation, interview, and examination.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies; conduct health screenings and patient care.
• Manage cardiac critical care conditions via prescriptive authority or referrals; assist with discharge planning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Registered Nurse with prescriptive authority in Texas, or Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care nursing.
• Experience caring for children with complex congenital or acquired heart disease in a pediatric cardiac ICU.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment with minimal guidance.
• Strong communication skills, sensitivity, confidentiality, and teamwork ability.

Pay

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

Physical demands and work environment

• Repetitive keyboard use and manual dexterity required.
• Lifting may be required.
• Potential exposure to biohazards.
• Standard office conditions.