Advance Practice Cardiologist - NP / PA

JOB SUMMARY

An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in cardiology, either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), provides specialized, collaborative care to patients with cardiovascular conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They work closely with cardiologists and other medical staff to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of heart and vascular diseases.

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS includes the following, other duties may be assigned :

• Patient assessment and care : Take detailed medical histories, perform physical examinations, and diagnose and treat common cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
• Diagnostic interpretation : Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including EKGs, stress tests, echocardiograms, and imaging studies, and interrogating cardiac devices, to diagnose cardiac conditions and monitor patient progress.
• Treatment plans and medication management : Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans and prescribe medications in accordance with state laws and institutional guidelines.
• Patient education and counseling : Educate patients and their families on cardiovascular health, disease prevention, and necessary lifestyle modifications.
• Care coordination : Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, dietitians, and physical therapists, to coordinate holistic patient care. This includes case management and ensuring seamless transitions of care between settings.
• Inpatient and outpatient care : Manage patient care across various settings, such as outpatient cardiology clinics, inpatient hospital units, and intensive care units. In a hospital, this may involve daily rounding, ordering and reviewing labs and studies, and coordinating discharge.
• Procedure assistance : Assist with cardiac procedures and surgeries, such as pacemaker insertions or loop recorder insertions, depending on their training and experience.
• Medical records : Maintain accurate and timely patient records in an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Quality improvement and research : Participate in clinical research trials if available and quality improvement initiatives to advance cardiovascular health.

Therapeutic and minor invasive procedures :

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

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$130-150K Full-Time / Hourly $62.50-72.00 / hr Part-Time