Cardiovascular Surgery/Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider
Date Posted: January 2026
Reports to: Executive Director/VP Cardiology
Location: Mercy Hospital – Mercy (Coon Rapids, MN) and Unity (Fridley, MN) campuses
Job Status/Hours: 0.8-1.0 FTE
Salary Range: $120,000-$160,000 annually
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement package
- CME allowance
- Paid time off
- Up to $4,000 New Hire Bonus
- Based on experience
- May be split into multiple payments
Join Our Team!
Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute (MHVI) is a leading cardiovascular care provider serving the north and northwestern Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our expanding Cardiovascular Surgery team within our dynamic and growing practice.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Postoperative management for patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery. This position does not include OR time.
- Perform chest tube management, invasive line monitoring, and wound care.
- Conduct critical care-level patient assessment and management.
- Collaborate closely with Cardiovascular surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Participate in postoperative follow-up clinic visits.
- Participate in general cardiology rounding, with a primary focus on cardiovascular surgery care.
- Work every 6th weekend (Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM–12:00 PM).
- Work one major holiday per year.
- No call or overnight coverage.
Qualifications:
- Prior cardiovascular surgery and/or cardiology experience is required. Seeking an excellent candidate who is motivated, wants to learn, works hard, willing to be trained, and has a desire to join a team of highly functioning and collaborative providers.
- Current and valid Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license and certification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a high-performing team
- Competent in conducting physical exams and patient assessments.
Please note: This job description is not exhaustive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to:
