Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-CRNFA) or Physician Assistant (PA)Cardiothoracic Surgery Heart InstituteJoin a National Leader in Pediatric and Congenital Heart SurgeryCincinnati Children's is internationally recognized for excellence in pediatric and congenital heart surgery and transplantation. We care for some of the most complex cardiac conditions that other hospitals are unable to treat. Our Heart Surgery Program supports patients with congenital heart defects from before birth through adulthood.With expertise spanning pediatric and adult congenital care, our surgeons perform approximately 600 cardiothoracic surgeries each year, including 15-20 heart, lung, and multi-organ transplants annually. Families travel from more than 48 states and 22 countries to receive care from our world-renowned Heart Institute team.Position HighlightsWe are seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP with CRNFA) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. In this role, you will function as a vital member of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary care team delivering exceptional, family-centered care.Schedule & Coverage Shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Schedule: Requires flexibility to meet patient care, including weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage Hours: Average 40 hours per week Scheduling is managed in 6-week time blocks: Two weeks of four 12-hour shifts Four weeks of three 12-hour shiftsKey Responsibilities Provide care for cardiothoracic surgery patients across the continuum Participate in outpatient clinics, including pre-operative evaluations Round on inpatients and manage post-operative care Assist in the operating room, including first assist responsibilities as applicable Participate in weekday and weekend call rotation Respond on-site for emergent cases as required Collaborate closely with surgeons, intensivists, nursing, and ancillary teamsQualifications Licensed Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) with CRNFA certification or licensed Physician Assistant (PA) Eligible for or holding Ohio licensure Previous cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, or complex inpatient experience strongly preferred Ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical environment Commitment to patient- and family-centered careCompensation & Benefits Competitive salary, determined based on years of Advanced Practice Provider experience Comprehensive benefits package Professional development and continuing education opportunities Opportunity to practice at one of the nation's top pediatric academic medical centersIf you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role caring for some of the most complex cardiac patients in the world, we invite you to join Cincinnati Children's Cardiothoracic Surgery team and make a meaningful impact every day.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care- Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise. Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions. Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan. Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam. Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults. Professional practice including but not limited to prescApply here:

Created: 2026-02-04