Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Job Description

Full-time | Monday – Friday | Call: 1: 5

 

Munson Medical Center and the partnering Cardiothoracic Surgery team is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team of four cardiothoracic physicians and eight advanced practice providers.

Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, caring for a half million lives. Munson Medical Center, located in Traverse City Michigan is the only level II trauma tertiary center with over 600 heart cases annually and 280 TAVRs. In this position you will join a team of knowledgeable and skilled medical staff representing more than seventy-six specialties, working in a collaborative, quality, patient-centered environment.

 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS  

• Enjoy a busy, growing, and quality-focused practice encapsulating valves, CABGS, aortic procedures, aortic dissections, with minimal ECMO and VADS.
• State of the art equipment
• Great work life balance
• Competitive compensation package, including signing bonus.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Inpatient

• Admit patients to the hospital, perform daily rounds, write orders, daily progress notes, discharge summaries, etc.
• Pre & post op education and teaching with patient and family.
• Prescribe both pharmacologic agents (pre & post-op), and non-pharmacologic therapies (ie: PT, OT, NST, etc.).
• Order/interpret diagnostic imaging and tests/labs.

OR 1st Assist

• First assist surgeons in operating room daily with scheduled and add-on surgical cases.
• Assist OR coordinators with correct case card selection/supply/equipment needs.
• Assist OR circulating RN and surgical tech with appropriate supplies and equipment/flow of surgical cases to enhance efficiency.
• Pre & post-op order placement/management. 

 

BENEFITS

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals. 

 

About Traverse City, Michigan  

Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a vibrant, four-season resort community renowned for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exceptional quality of life. Highlights include:

• Outdoor Recreation: Endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and golfing in a region surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and trails.
• Cultural Hub: Home to the National Cherry Festival, vibrant arts scenes, award-winning wineries, and a burgeoning culinary landscape.
• Top-Rated Schools: Excellent public and private schools, making it an ideal place for families.
• Accessibility: Convenient regional airport with direct flights to major cities, ensuring easy travel for professional and personal needs.

Qualifications

Education/Training:  

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies.

Work Experience

• OR 1 st assist experience is preferred but not required

Certification, Licensure, Registration

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.