Master of Science in Nursing required for NP candidates; DNP preferred
Active Texas license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) for NPs
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program for PA candidates
Active Texas Physician Assistant license required
Prior clinical experience or specialized training in Cardiology preferred
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to adult patients in inpatient and outpatient settings
Support inpatient cardiology services at Multispecialty & Research Hospital (MSRH)
Assist with cardiovascular imaging and diagnostic testing services
Conduct patient evaluations and manage cardiovascular conditions
Coordinate diagnostic testing and follow-up care
Collaborate with supervising physicians to enhance clinical operations and patient access
Participate in the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Engagement in clinical education and training
Involvement in administrative and quality improvement initiatives
Access to advanced cardiovascular care facilities
Potential for professional development in a leading medical institution
Full Job Description
Department of Medicine - Division of Cardiology
APP Specialist General Cardiology:
The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA), is seeking a full-time faculty Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to serve as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in General Cardiology.
Qualifications:
For Nurse Practitioner candidates, a Master of Science in Nursing is required, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is preferred. Candidates must hold an active Texas license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and maintain national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
For Physician Assistant candidates, completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and an active Texas Physician Assistant license are required.
Prior clinical experience or specialized training in Cardiology is preferred.
Position Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working collaboratively with cardiologists, physicians, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Clinical responsibilities will include supporting inpatient cardiology services at Multispecialty & Research Hospital(MSRH), assisting with cardiovascular imaging and diagnostic testing services, and providing direct patient care in outpatient cardiology clinics.
Responsibilities may include conducting patient evaluations, managing cardiovascular conditions, coordinating diagnostic testing and follow-up care, and assisting with inpatient consultations and clinical management.
The APP will collaborate with supervising physicians to support clinical operations, patient access, continuity of care, and the efficient delivery of cardiovascular services. The selected candidate may also participate in the clinical education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as administrative and quality improvement initiatives within the Division of Cardiology.
If interested, please officially apply atUT Health Careers https://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/ reference number [redacted]. Applicants should upload an updated curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references to apply for this position.
About Ut Health
UT Health is a comprehensive academic health center in Texas, uniting schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, public health, biomedical sciences and biomedical informatics. The center is dedicated to education, research and clinical care. UT Health is home to more than 24000 students, faculty and staff and has six campuses across the state. The center is committed to advancing health through innovative research, education and patient care.
