Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) — Clinical Lead, Heart & Vascular Institute

Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia

Summary
Seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide advanced inpatient clinical care and lead the APP team within a growing Heart & Vascular Institute. The role balances direct patient management with APP leadership, quality improvement, education, and program development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient cardiothoracic surgical care, including preoperative assessment, postoperative management, rounds, handoffs, and discharge planning.
• Evaluate and diagnose patients; develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons.
• Lead and mentor APPs: oversee staffing, onboarding, credentialing, scheduling, performance development, and competency assessment.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care across surgery, ICU, cardiology, anesthesia, rehabilitation, and ancillary services to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement projects, clinical education, protocol development, and department-level leadership activities.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and standards of care.

Required Qualifications

• NP: Board-certified (ACNP or FNP preferred) OR PA: NCCPA-certified.
• Minimum 3 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience.
• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current BLS required; ACLS as required by the department.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active licensure in West Virginia and Virginia.

Preferred Skills

• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience with quality improvement, education, and program growth initiatives.