Palm Health Resources
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Houston, TX
We are expanding our Cardiac Surgery, Heart Failure, and Lung Transplant unit and seeking experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistants (PA) and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) to join our dynamic and collaborative team in Houston, TX. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the nation's top cardiothoracic surgery programs.
Key Highlights:
Apply now for immediate consideration! Please call John Reinking with Palm Health Resources for more info.
We are expanding our Cardiac Surgery, Heart Failure, and Lung Transplant unit and seeking experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistants (PA) and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) to join our dynamic and collaborative team in Houston, TX. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the nation's top cardiothoracic surgery programs.
Key Highlights:
- Full-time 4x10s schedule - promoting work-life balance
- Openings available in both the Heart Failure Clinic and Intermediate Care Unit
- All providers will be cross-trained to float between units during census surges
- EVH training and OR time will be available after initial training in clinic and inpatient settings
- Provide care in the CT Surgery Clinic and/or Intermediate Care Unit
- Support preoperative and postoperative patient management
- Perform consultations, daily rounds, and procedures as appropriate
- Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and a multidisciplinary team
- Participate in call coverage on a rotating basis
- Licensed in Texas as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Prior experience in cardiothoracic surgery is required
- Strong clinical background in heart failure, cardiac surgery, and/or lung transplant care
- Comfort working in high-acuity, fast-paced environments
- Team player with a patient-centered mindset
- Join a renowned surgical program known for cutting-edge procedures and excellent outcomes
- Be part of a tight-knit, collaborative CT surgery team
- Access to EVH training and OR time once foundational training is complete
- Competitive salary and full benefits, including CME, health, dental, and retirement
- Leadership that supports your professional development and long-term growth
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees (plus affordable dependent coverage)
- Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Retirement options with both defined benefit and contribution plans + optional 403(b)/457(b)
- ~3 weeks of PTO in year one, sick leave, ~10 paid holidays, and extended leave options
- Tuition assistance for continuing education
- FSA accounts and commuter benefits
- Access to wellness programs, EAP, and team appreciation perks
Apply now for immediate consideration! Please call John Reinking with Palm Health Resources for more info.