Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery APP - St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, FL

Bay Care Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our established Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery team at Bay Care St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa FL.

This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a highly experienced group of 4 cardiac surgeons and 6 advanced practice practitioners, providing comprehensive care to cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients across the continuum of outpatient services.

This position is ideal for an APP who is passionate about patient-centered care and thrives in a team-oriented, fast-paced specialty practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical care to cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients, including pre-operative and post-operative management
• Provide limited inpatient support focused on day-of-discharge patient care, ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to outpatient follow-up
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Manage follow-up care, including wound checks, medication management, and recovery monitoring
• Provide patient education on procedures, recovery expectations, lifestyle modifications, and disease management
• Coordinate care with physicians, APP colleagues, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members
• Review and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., imaging, labs) and communicate results to patients
• Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Practice Details

• No call requirements
• Collaborative team environment with experienced cardiovascular surgeons and APPs
• Strong support structure and established workflows

Position requires:

• Florida licensure
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Board certification as an Acute Care NP or PA
• Prior experience in cardiovascular, thoracic surgery, cardiology, or surgical specialty preferred (new graduates with strong clinical rotations may be considered)
• Excellent clinical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a collaborative team

Benefits:

Bay Care Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Bonus
• Retirement Plan plus employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join Bay Care Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

About Bay Care:

Bay Care continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage. Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named Bay Care a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year. This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company , and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™ award.

Bay Care Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.