Cardiology Same Day Access APP - SHVI- Cabarrus

Cardiology Same Day Access APP - SHVI- Cabarrus

Concord, NC, United States

Job ID : 154208

Job Family : Advanced Practice Provider

Specialty : Cardiology

Status : Full Time

Job Type : Regular

Department Name : 26511024332041-Cardiology - Adult

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. We invite experienced Cardiology APPs to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and progressive visionaries together in our Cardiology team at Atrium Health Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute Cabarrus in Concord, NC

SHVI is looking for a full time Cardiology NP or PA to provide quality care to the patients we serve in the Charlotte community. This APP role will provide urgent cardiovascular care services to complex cardiovascular patients with many disease processes. This may include complex hospital follow-ups, 72 hours ED-Chest pain pathway follow-up, same-day add-on slots for patient access and support of patients that need close outpatient follow-up.

The position will be responsible for evaluating, assessing, and managing cardiology patients in the OP setting, including, but not limited to CV office new & return visits. The APP will serve as support for nursing led patient triage and high-risk EKG or testing assessment.

The APP should be competent in taking medical history, assessing medical condition(s) of patients, and interpreting medical findings, labs, and test results. The APP will order appropriate interventions, diagnostic tests, and medications. The APP should possess the ability to maintain quality assurance and quality control standards. The APP should be able to implement effective communication skills with both patients and colleagues that demonstrate a commitment to consistently providing an excellent patient experience for every patient. The APP is expected to have the capability of reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

CARDIOLOGY NP or PA :

• Practice in the outpatient setting providing autonomous and quality care for patients with cardiac specific disease processes.
• Evaluate new patients, consults and established patients as well as diagnose, treat and manage common conditions in the cardiovascular population.
• Perform an appropriate history and physical exam, assess, and prepare patient workups and follows core measures for documentation including hospital and 3 rd party payer requirements and appropriate patient care.
• Facilitate and order diagnostic studies including echocardiograms, stress tests, MRIs, CTs, and cardiac catheterization if indicated.
• Order appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explained necessity, preparation, and risks and benefits of scheduled diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to the patient and family.
• Has the ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
• Participate in evaluations with the primary supervising physician as directed by State laws.
• Maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification as well as all licenses and certifications as mandated by the Hospital Credentialing Committee.
• Exhibits respect for others by displaying a positive, courteous attitude at all times.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education for job related growth.
• Eligible Performance Incentive Bonus annually. $2500 and 40h for CME.
• Teaching opportunities with students and / or APP Fellows

Position Qualifications :

Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program. Current license to practice as a NP or PA in North Carolina. Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required. BLS / ACLS Certified.

Nurse practitioners should have Family Practice NP or Adult NP Certification with desire to work exclusively in the OP setting.

Physician Assistants with certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required with desire to work in the OP setting exclusively.

1+ Years of experience, Cardiology preferred

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.

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