Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiology - Heart Failure Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

About Us :

San Diego Cardiac Center is a physician-owned, single-specialty cardiology practice with three locations serving central, eastern, and southern San Diego County. With over 50 years of community presence, we provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Our MSO organization includes 120+ employees, 16 physicians, and a strong leadership team.

Role Summary :

Position is for a licensed Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to lead our cardiology team in a transformative initiative aimed at improving outcomes for heart failure patients. This role is central to reducing hospital readmissions, enhancing quality of life, and supporting physician workflows through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered care model.

Physician Workflows : Integrate and supplement primary care and heart failure cardiology clinical visits in the management of heart failure patients.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct ambulatory visits for HF patients, serving as the primary cardiology-based NP / PA
• Provide early post-discharge follow-up (within 3–5 days) to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nurses, pharmacists, and care coordinators in a multidisciplinary team.
• Utilize remote monitoring tools and telehealth platforms for high-risk patient surveillance.
• Educate patients and families on medication adherence, dietary guidelines, and symptom recognition.
• Coordinate referrals to ancillary services including cardiac rehab, dietary services, discharge planning, and social work
• Participate in patient education programs and workshops to promote self-care and family engagement.
• Support palliative care efforts including symptom management and advance care planning
• Document all clinical interactions and care plans in the EMR with accuracy and timeliness
• Monitor and report on quality metrics related to readmission rates and patient outcomes

Ancillary Services Integration :

Quality Measure Alignment :

This role directly supports our IPA's strategic goals by targeting 7-day readmissions-a critical quality metric. Early outpatient follow-up and coordinated care are proven strategies to reduce readmissions and improve long-term outcomes.

Qualifications :