Job DescriptionResponsible for collaborating with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and other healthcare professionals to evaluate, plan, and implement patient assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up care. Provides direct patient care through clinical consultations, diagnostic evaluations, treatment management, patient education, and research activities. Specializes in cardiology and works closely with physicians to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Principal Accountabilities: - Conducts patient evaluations, obtains and reviews medical records, orders and interprets diagnostic tests and imaging studies, diagnoses medical conditions, and prescribes medications as appropriate.
- Provides clinical consultation and support for both invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures.
- Serves as a cardiology specialist, offering expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiovascular conditions.
- Performs medical procedures within the scope of practice, including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
- Collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans and communicates changes in patients' conditions to the care team.
- Maintains accurate, timely, and complete patient medical records and documentation.
- Educates patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive cardiovascular care.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsMaster's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
About the TeamAtlantic Health System Heart Care provides the same high-quality cardiovascular care found at other nationally recognized medical centers, but in the comfort of community hospital settings. Home to the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey and ranked one of the 50 best hospitals in the nation for cardiology & heart surgery by US News & World Report, Morristown Medical Center's Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute serves as the hub of Atlantic Health System Heart Care. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, and Overlook Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Morristown when advanced cardiovascular care is necessary thanks to an infrastructure that includes helipads and ambulance transport and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time. In addition, pediatric cardiology services are available at Goryeb Children's Hospital, located on the Morristown Medical Center campus.
