Cardiac Clinical Director

Overview

AP Health is seeking a highly experienced Physician Assistant to serve as the Clinical Director of Cardiac Surgery in the greater Las Vegas area. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in cardiac surgery with strong clinical and leadership expertise. This is a hybrid role that combines surgical first-assist responsibilities with operational and program management duties, offering a unique opportunity to influence both patient care and service line growth within a distinguished team delivering top-tier care.

What You Will Do (Administrative)

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs, assist in interviewing advanced practice providers and clinical staff, and lead onboarding/training initiatives to ensure smooth integration into the surgical team.
• Business Development & Physician Relations: Support service line growth by fostering relationships with referring physicians, participating in outreach efforts, and contributing to strategic planning for expanding surgical volumes and new service offerings.
• Operational Workflow Management: Oversee day-to-day coordination of surgical schedules, staffing coverage, and resource allocation; implement process improvements to maximize OR efficiency and optimize patient flow.
• Program Development & Quality Improvement: Lead initiatives focused on clinical outcomes, compliance, and patient satisfaction.

What You Will Do (Clinical)

• Function as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room for cardiac procedures
• Position and drape patients under the direction of the surgeon
• Perform Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)
• Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physicals
• Round on post-op patients in ICU and step-down units
• Participate in a rotating schedule for weekend and night CVOR coverage

What Do You Need

• 10+ years of experience functioning as a surgical first assist in cardiac surgery
• Experience in taking independent call
• 3+ years of leadership experience as a Lead APP, supervisor, or in a managerial role within a surgical service line (preferred)
• Current Nevada State License
• Board certification by the NCCPA (for PAs) or relevant board (for NPs)
• Active BLS and ACLS
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A strategic mindset and ability to collaborate across departments

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability, basic and supplemental life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Participation in our Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
• Paid malpractice, state license, and credentialing fees
• Tuition reimbursement
• $1,500 CME stipend + 3 paid CME days
• Generous PTO and a strong commitment to life/work balance