Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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We 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.

• Shifts:
  
  7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Require flexibility to meet patient care, including weekends, holidays, and on‑call coverage
• 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 shifts

• 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 teams

• 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 care

• 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 centers

We invite you to join Cincinnati Children’s Cardiothoracic Surgery team and make a meaningful impact every day.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability.