Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Cardiothoracic Surgery - Cardiology
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Job Description
Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world.
As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more.
With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
Henry Ford Health is seeking a contingent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This inpatient, operating room-based role provides care for high-acuity adult cardiac surgery patients in a fast-paced, highly specialized environment.
Provide advanced assessment, differential diagnosis, and clinical decision-making in collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons
Deliver comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for cardiac and thoracic patients
Perform patient evaluations, document histories, conduct rounds and physical examinations, and prepare discharge summaries
Assist in all surgical procedures, including endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, and first/second assisting in cardiothoracic operations
- Formulate and implement post-operative treatment plans under physician supervision
- Maintain current BLS/ACLS certification and adhere to department protocols and guidelines
Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current Michigan licensure as NP or PA
- National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) certification
- First/Second Cardiac Surgery Assisting certification
- DEA registration and Michigan Controlled Substance License (PA only); DEA registration (NP only)
Key Responsibilities
This role involves providing advanced clinical care for high-acuity adult cardiac surgery patients in an inpatient and operating room setting. Responsibilities include assisting in surgical procedures, performing patient evaluations, and implementing post-operative treatment plans under surgeon supervision.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 58% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Practitioner median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Michigan | 303 active | 14,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 16% remote · 58% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Nurse Practitioner listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment303 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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