Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - APP Lead, Heart & Vascular Institute (Martinsburg, WV)

Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia

Role summary
Join a Heart & Vascular Institute as an experienced cardiothoracic APP providing advanced clinical care and overseeing the APP team. This role combines inpatient pre- and post-operative management of cardiothoracic surgery patients with APP leadership, quality improvement, education, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Key highlights

• Leadership role within Cardiothoracic Surgery service
• Clinical practice blended with APP team oversight (staffing, onboarding, scheduling, credentialing, development)
• Active involvement in quality improvement, education, research, and program growth
• Collaborative environment with cardiothoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary providers

Primary responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for cardiothoracic surgery patients, including preoperative assessment, postoperative management, rounding, and discharge planning
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons and the care team
• Lead, mentor, and manage APP team functions including onboarding, scheduling, credentialing, performance development, and coverage coordination
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care to ensure patient-centered, high-quality outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement projects, education, and departmental leadership activities
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards

Required qualifications

• NP (ACNP or FNP preferred) with board certification or PA certified by NCCPA
• Minimum 3 years’ cardiothoracic surgery experience
• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program
• Current BLS; ACLS per department requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain West Virginia and Virginia licensure
• Demonstrated leadership, clinical decision-making, and communication skills

Employment conditions

• Inpatient-focused position with leadership and administrative responsibilities
• Competitive benefits and professional development support available upon hire