Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic/Transplant Surgery

Position Overview Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the team. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Heart and Vascular Institute, the NP or PA will support the cardiothoracic surgery program to meet the needs of patients, families, staff, and physicians. The NP or PA facilitates coordination of patient care and education while promoting appropriate utilization of resources across the continuum of care. The role functions as a clinical consultant and resource to staff and departments, assists with patient care, skills validation, and training, and participates in educational activities and quality improvement initiatives to advance patient care and outcomes. Responsibilities Work collaboratively with the surgeon and interdisciplinary care team to support safe perioperative care promoting optimal patient outcomes. Provide direct patient care throughout the perioperative continuum, including pre‑operative evaluation, post‑operative management, patient and family education, discharge planning, and surgical support as applicable to training, certification, and credentialing. Qualifications Full‑time position 2+ years of experience as an NP or PA in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac surgery, critical care, or a related acute care setting is preferred Current knowledge of theory, techniques, and practices related to cardiothoracic surgery and perioperative patient care is preferred ACNP certification is required Compensation Compensation range: $177,516 – $232,107 per year. The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. Providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by the medical group employer. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Provider Solutions & Development