CVICU / Cardiac Surgery | Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Henry Ford
Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, United States
CVICU / Cardiac Surgery | Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Henry Ford Health
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health System is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the CVICU/Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider team at Henry Ford Main Hospital. This role involves advanced ICU-level assessment and management of complex cardiac surgery patients, including those supported with mechanical circulatory support (MCS), as well as performance of select invasive procedures. Responsibilities also include inpatient history and physicals, consultations, and pre/post-operative evaluation of patients undergoing cardiac interventions in collaboration with the cardiac surgery and critical care teams. Candidates must be board certified with an active Michigan APP license and have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year in an ICU setting.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat work‑related injuries and illnesses
Manage bloodborne pathogen exposures and vaccination programs
Perform medical surveillance and respirator fit testing
Ensure compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and CDC guidelines
Why Henry Ford Health
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Supportive, collaborative systemwide team
Meaningful impact on employee health and safety
Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.
Qualifications:
NP or PA graduate from an accredited program
BLS required
Min. 3 years of APP experience, with at least 1 year ICU experience.
CSU-ALS certification, ECMO certification
Education & Training
Nurse Practitioner (NP):
Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Physician Assistant (PA):
Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC‑PA)
Licensure
Current licensure
as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required)
Certification
NP:
National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
PA:
Certification by the
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Required Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
– required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
– required (may be obtained after hire)
DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure
PA:
DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
NP:
DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Surgery Cardiac
Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Shift: Rotating
Union Code: Not Applicable
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job‑related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiamative Action Employer
Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health System is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the CVICU/Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider team at Henry Ford Main Hospital. This role involves advanced ICU-level assessment and management of complex cardiac surgery patients, including those supported with mechanical circulatory support (MCS), as well as performance of select invasive procedures. Responsibilities also include inpatient history and physicals, consultations, and pre/post-operative evaluation of patients undergoing cardiac interventions in collaboration with the cardiac surgery and critical care teams. Candidates must be board certified with an active Michigan APP license and have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year in an ICU setting.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat work‑related injuries and illnesses
Manage bloodborne pathogen exposures and vaccination programs
Perform medical surveillance and respirator fit testing
Ensure compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and CDC guidelines
Why Henry Ford Health
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Supportive, collaborative systemwide team
Meaningful impact on employee health and safety
Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.
Qualifications:
NP or PA graduate from an accredited program
BLS required
Min. 3 years of APP experience, with at least 1 year ICU experience.
CSU-ALS certification, ECMO certification
Education & Training
Nurse Practitioner (NP):
Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Physician Assistant (PA):
Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC‑PA)
Licensure
Current licensure
as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required)
Certification
NP:
National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
PA:
Certification by the
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Required Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
– required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
– required (may be obtained after hire)
DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure
PA:
DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
NP:
DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Surgery Cardiac
Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Shift: Rotating
Union Code: Not Applicable
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job‑related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiamative Action Employer
Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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