Cardiovascular PRN Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Ardent Health Services•Tyler, TX

About The Position

UT Health East Texas and the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine are seeking an energetic and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our world-class Cardiovascular Surgery team. The APP will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to patients across inpatient, outpatient, and operative settings — including first-assisting in robotic thoracic surgery. About the Position: 7 on 7 off Manage the care of cardiovascular surgery patients in accordance with approved privileges and clinical protocols. Collaborate with 3 Surgeons, 2 Nurse Practitioners, and a supportive staff Collaborate with attending physicians to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care. Perform daily hospital rounds, review labs and imaging, and manage clinical progress independently and in consultation with the attending. Document daily inpatient progress notes and coordinate multidisciplinary discharge planning. Participate in and lead quality-improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and experience. Provide preoperative and postoperative patient management and education. Serve as first assist in Cardiovascular surgery cases — including robotic, minimally invasive, vein harvesting and open procedures.

Requirements

Master's degree and national certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
Current licensure (or eligibility) to practice in the State of Texas.
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based patient care and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in cardiovascular surgery, or related surgical specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the care of cardiovascular surgery patients in accordance with approved privileges and clinical protocols.
Collaborate with attending physicians to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care.
Perform daily hospital rounds, review labs and imaging, and manage clinical progress independently and in consultation with the attending.
Document daily inpatient progress notes and coordinate multidisciplinary discharge planning.
Participate in and lead quality-improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and experience.
Provide preoperative and postoperative patient management and education.
Serve as first assist in Cardiovascular surgery cases — including robotic, minimally invasive, vein harvesting and open procedures.