Description
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), in partnership with PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center, is seeking an experienced Adult Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join a busy and well-established adult cardiac surgery practice in Vancouver, Washington, part of the greater Portland, Oregon metropolitan area.
This position is employed by OHSU and provides clinical services at PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center. The APP will join a collaborative team currently consisting of two attending cardiac surgeons and three experienced APPs, supporting a high-quality cardiac surgery program known for excellent outcomes, teamwork, and strong collegial culture.
This position is part time (0.75 FTE) and is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association – Advanced Practice United (ONAAPU).
Position Overview
The Adult Cardiac Surgery APP provides comprehensive care across the cardiac surgical episode, including operative, inpatient, perioperative, and outpatient care. The role supports a predominantly inpatient and operative practice model, with significant responsibilities in the operating room, including billable first assist services, as well as ICU/intermediate care, clinic coverage, and participation in call coverage.
The APP works closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care from preoperative evaluation through hospitalization and postoperative follow up.
Key Responsibilities
Operating Room: First assisting for adult cardiac surgical procedures, including CABG and aortic procedures; endoscopic vein harvesting experience is highly desired
Inpatient Care: ICU and intermediate care management of postoperative cardiac surgery patients, daily rounding, care coordination, and discharge planning
Outpatient Care: Preoperative evaluations, postoperative follow up visits, wound care, and clinic coverage to support continuity of care
Call Coverage: Participation in a home call rotation, including overnight and holiday call, proportionate to 0.75 FTE
Schedule & Coverage
Scheduled 10hour clinical shifts (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), including weekday, weekend, and holiday clinical shifts, proportionate to 0.75 FTE
Home call by pager, including required holiday and overnight call, proportionate to FTE
Practice Environment
Employer: Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
Clinical Site: PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center
Practice Model: Shared adult cardiac surgery practice
Team: 2 attending cardiac surgeons, 4 APPs, and a strong interdisciplinary support team
Qualifications
Required
Master’s degree in Nursing (Acute Care NP or Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP) or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies
Current licensure in both Oregon and Washington, appropriate to discipline (or ability to obtain)
Ability to meet credentialing requirements at both OHSU and PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center
National certification in specialty area
BLS and ACLS certification
DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
Preferred
At least 2 years of experience in adult cardiac surgery
Endoscopic vein harvesting experience
Prior inpatient surgical or critical care experience
Why OHSU at PeaceHealth SWMC?
This position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, high acuity cardiac surgery environment with strong surgeon partnership, meaningful operative involvement, and continuity of care across the surgical episode—while maintaining employment and academic alignment with OHSU.
All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
