APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- ORGAN ACQ HEART TRANSPLANT MULTI SITE - Full Time[...]

Overview We are looking for a collaborative and driven Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Surgical Heart && Lung Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) team. The position is a high‑acuity, non‑surgical inpatient role for Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) seeking a challenging and rewarding experience in cardiothoracic transplant medicine. Responsibilities Manage post‑operative heart and lung transplant patients and ventricular assist device (VAD) recipients across ICU and step‑down units. Serve in three core rotating roles: Heart Transplant/VAD APP, Lung Transplant APP, and ICU/Consult APP. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary surgical team, including surgical fellows, transplant medicine, ICU consult teams, and ancillary services. Lead and participate in daily patient rounds, assessments, care coordination, and discharge planning. Provide continuity of care to patients with complex, life‑saving surgical interventions. No OR time, line placements, or surgical assisting duties are included in this role. Team Join a growing APP team of 13 providers and work in close collaboration with surgical fellows with minimal attending surgeon involvement. Work Schedule 12‑hour shifts. Rotating day/night/weekend coverage. Qualifications Required: Active or eligible NP or PA license. Passion for transplant, mechanical circulatory support, or cardiothoracic surgery. Skilled in managing critically ill, high‑acuity patients. Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment. Commitment to lifelong learning and long‑term role retention. Preferred: Clinical experience in ICU, step‑down, cardiac surgery, transplant, or VAD programs. Preference for new graduate APPs, especially those with prior RN experience in ICU or transplant. Completion of board certification exams strongly preferred. Base Pay Scale Generally starting at \$89.01 – \$117.94 per hour. Salary will be set based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr LE0010 Stanford Health Care