Cardiothoracic Surgery Office - Temporary PA or APN Opportunity - Englewood Health

Temporary | Bergen County, NJ | 10 minutes from NYC

Englewood Health is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team in a temporary status, Non-OR office-based setting. This role is ideal for an advanced practice provider who thrives in a fast-paced specialty environment, values collaborative care, and is committed to supporting patients throughout their cardiothoracic surgical journey.

You will work closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care, patient education, and ongoing clinical support.

Our program has received significant recognition, including a Newsweek "America's Best Cardiac Hospitals" designation and a 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).  

About the Opportunity

• Six (6) month coverage starting in June 2026.
• Supporting the chief of service and two (2) additional cardiac surgeons.
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, 7:00am – 5:00pm.
• Days: Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri. Flexibility on the specific days.

 What your day will look like

• Conduct office-based patient evaluations, including pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow-ups.
• Perform detailed histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, EKGs) and communicate results to patients and providers.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized care plans.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery expectations, and long-term management.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, cardiologists, primary care providers, and ancillary services.
• Manage medication reconciliation and adjustments under physician supervision.
• Support triage of patient calls, symptom management, and urgent office visits.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to best-practice development.

Qualifications

 All Candidates

• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery, internal medicine, or a related specialty (cardiothoracic experience preferred but not required)
• Strong clinical judgment, and diagnostic skills
• Experience in an outpatient or specialty office setting preferred
• DEA and NJ CDS registration
• Current BLS and ACLS certification

Advanced Practice Nurse

• Master’s degree required
• Current NJ Professional Nurse License
• Current NJ Nurse Practitioner License

Physician Assistant

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current NJ Physician Assistant License
• Current NCCPA Certification

Why Join Us

• Top-ranked #2 Hospital in New Jersey
• #1 in Bergen County for Quality, Safety & Patient Experience
• Just 10 minutes from New York City
• Access to world-class dining, culture, entertainment and recreation

Englewood Health offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, comprehensive benefits package, and other incentive programs for our employees. The rate shown reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position; actual pay will depend on several factors, including educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Pay Range: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour

Englewood Health is one of New Jersey’s leading healthcare systems. Through its hospital and integrated network of physician practices and imaging centers, the health system delivers nationally recognized inpatient and outpatient care. Englewood Hospital, founded in 1890, consistently earns high marks for clinical excellence and patient safety. It holds the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ‘A’ (most recently received in fall 2025) and has been named a Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital eight times, including in 2025. It was named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report (2025–26) and recognized among the Best-in-State Hospitals by Newsweek (2026). Englewood Hospital is nationally recognized for nursing excellence, earning a fifth consecutive designation by the Magnet Recognition Program in 2021.

The Englewood Health Physician Network—a coordinated network of more than 800 office-based and hospital-based providers—offers primary care, specialty care, and inpatient care at more than 100 locations in five counties across northern New Jersey.

Englewood Health’s focus on health equity and population health encompasses outreach to underserved communities to enhance individual and public health, prevent disease, support lifelong wellness, reduce the burden of mental health challenges and substance use disorders, and meet the cultural, social, and holistic needs of specific populations.

Englewood Health is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.