Job Description
Henry Ford Health is seeking a contingent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This inpatient, operating room-based role provides care for high-acuity adult cardiac surgery patients in a fast-paced, highly specialized environment.
- Provide advanced assessment, differential diagnosis, and clinical decision-making in collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons
- Deliver comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for cardiac and thoracic patients
- Perform patient evaluations, document histories, conduct rounds and physical examinations, and prepare discharge summaries
- Assist in all surgical procedures, including endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, and first/second assisting in cardiothoracic operations
- Formulate and implement post-operative treatment plans under physician supervision
- Maintain current BLS/ACLS certification and adhere to department protocols and guidelines