Cardiothoracic OR | Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Henry Ford Health Jackson

Advanced Practice Provider

Henry Ford Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. This dynamic role includes serving as a surgical first assist in the operating room with responsibilities that include radial artery and saphenous vein harvesting, as well as providing inpatient consultation services for cardiac surgery evaluations and workups. Candidates must have previous APP first assist experience in the operating room; experience with vein harvesting is strongly preferred. Due to the specialized nature of the position, new graduates will not be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a cardiovascular surgery program that is rapidly expanding and strategically positioned to become the West Regional hub for Henry Ford Health. Advanced Practice Providers play a critical role in shaping that growth by working at the top of their license, collaborating closely with highly skilled cardiovascular surgeons, and helping deliver exceptional, innovative care to patients across the region. You will become part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your expertise is valued, your professional development is prioritized, and your contributions directly support the growth of a premier destination for cardiovascular surgical care.

Why Henry Ford Health

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Supportive, collaborative systemwide team
• Meaningful impact on employee health and safety
• Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.

Qualifications:

• NP or PA graduate from an accredited program
• Current Michigan licensure
• National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
• DEA
• CALS, ACLS, BLS
• RNFA
• OR first assist experience
• Vein harvesting skills, preferred
• Previous OR experience as an APP, first assist.

Education & Training

Nurse Practitioner (NP): Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

Licensure

Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required)

Certification

NP: National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan (e.g., ANCC, AANP)

PA: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required (may be obtained after hire)

DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure

• PA: DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
• NP: DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process

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