Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

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United StatesThe full-time salary range is $150,753 - $193,551Full TimeSurgery
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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Minnesota Physicians as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • must show commitment to exemplary patient care.
  • Provide care to patients with cardiac conditions, ranging from the routine to the complex (such as end-stage.
  • provide comprehensive surgical expertise.
  • Provide and coordinate surgical care for adults with selected cardiothoracic diseases throughout the course.

Requirements

  • for credentialing and privileges.
  • What Could Set You Apart.
  • Previous ICU, Cardiothoracic Surgery or Cardiology experience is preferred A willingness and interest to learn and work in ICU settings.
  • Motivation, a history of leadership, emphasis on teamwork Interest in process improvement.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: The full-time salary range is $150,753 - $193,551
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Four 10 hour day shifts, varying days, Monday -Friday; Holiday rotation; 1:4 weekend rotation schedule.
  • No call required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Minnesota Physicians in United States.

Key Skills

Cardiothoracic SurgeryICU CarePostoperative CarePatient AssessmentDischarge PlanningPatient EducationValve RepairHeart Failure ManagementClinical DocumentationPhysical Health AssessmentPsychological Health AssessmentTeamworkProcess ImprovementLeadershipCase ManagementPrescriptive Authority
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery position at University of Minnesota Physicians includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Surgery position at University of Minnesota Physicians is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Compensation Analysis

University of Minnesota Physicians lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $151k to $194k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($151k–$194k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic Surgery, ICU Care, Postoperative Care, Patient Assessment, Discharge Planning, Patient Education, Valve Repair, Heart Failure Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive surgical and postoperative care for adult cardiothoracic patients across ICU, step-down units, and outpatient clinics. Coordinate continuity of care from admission through surgical intervention to discharge planning and follow-up.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan, 401K Employer Contribution, Flexible Time Off, Well-being Program, Annual Spending Allotment, Peer Coaching. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About University of Minnesota Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Discount Plan
401K Employer Contribution
Flexible Time Off
Well-being Program
Annual Spending Allotment
Peer Coaching

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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