Manage hospitalized cardiovascular patients and perioperative care
Perform comprehensive patient assessments for heart failure
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
Monitor and optimize guideline-directed medical therapy
Educate patients and families on disease management and follow-up care
Coordinate transitions of care to reduce readmissions
Assist in perioperative management and conduct evaluations
Benefits
Paid malpractice
Comprehensive medical, behavioral health, and dental coverage
Wellbeing resources including free counseling
Life insurance and 401(k) with employer matching
Time off including disability coverage
CME time and dues allowance
Flexible spending accounts and financial wellbeing resources
Full Job Description
Description
Specialization: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Summary: Methodist Texsan Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our expanding Heart Failure and Cardiothoracic Surgery Program in San Antonio, Texas. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering comprehensive, high-quality cardiovascular care to patients with advanced heart failure and complex cardiothoracic conditions.
The APP will play an integral role in the management of hospitalized cardiovascular patients, perioperative care of cardiothoracic surgery patients, and coordination of heart failure treatment plans across the continuum of care.
Position Highlights
Employed position with Methodist Physician Practices
Opportunity to work with established Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Heart Failure Specialists
Inpatient-focused role
Collaborative, physician-led environment
Access to advanced cardiovascular technologies and therapies
Perform comprehensive patient assessments for individuals with acute and chronic heart failure.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists and heart failure specialists.
Monitor and optimize guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT).
Manage diuresis protocols, hemodynamic monitoring, and medication adjustments.
Educate patients and families regarding disease management, medications, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up care.
Coordinate transitions of care to reduce readmissions and improve outcomes.
Assist in the perioperative management of cardiothoracic surgery patients.
Conduct pre-operative evaluations and postoperative rounds.
Manage chest tubes, surgical wounds, drains, and postoperative complications.
Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, nurses, and ancillary staff to optimize patient recovery.
Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care.
Qualifications
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Current Texas NP licensure or eligibility.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current Texas PA licensure or eligibility.
Minimum of one year of cardiovascular, heart failure, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, or hospital medicine experience preferred.
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
Incentive/Benefits Package In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
Paid malpractice
Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
Life insurance
401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Time off, including disability coverage
Supplemental health protection plans
Flexible spending accounts
Financial wellbeing resources
Family-focused and voluntary benefits
CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement
