Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantPalm Coast, Florida | Full-Time First Coast Heart & Vascular is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its collaborative cardiology team in Palm Coast, Florida.
This position is primarily based in the outpatient clinic, with limited hospital coverage. The incoming provider will work closely with specialists in electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and general cardiology while caring for patients with a variety of cardiovascular conditions.
Experienced APPs and new graduates are welcome to apply. Providers who are new to cardiology will receive support and mentorship from an established team of physicians and advanced practice providers.
Position Responsibilities- Perform new patient evaluations and established patient follow-up visits
- Assess and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists
- Order and review EKGs, laboratory studies, cardiac imaging, stress tests, and other diagnostic testing
- Manage cardiovascular medications and monitor patient progress
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, lifestyle changes, and risk reduction
- Coordinate care with cardiologists, nurses, referring providers, and other members of the healthcare team
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Assist with shared hospital rounding and call coverage
Schedule and Coverage- Full-time, Monday through Friday clinic schedule
- Primarily outpatient responsibilities with limited hospital coverage
- Shared weekend hospital call rotation with another APP
- Remote weekday evening call coverage from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Monday off following a weekend of call coverage
What This Opportunity Offers- Collaboration with electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists, and general cardiologists
- Broad exposure to cardiovascular medicine
- Predominantly clinic-based schedule
- Supportive, physician-led working environment
- Training and mentorship from experienced physicians and APPs
- Opportunity to develop specialized cardiology knowledge
- Consideration for qualified new graduates
- Long-term professional growth within First Coast Heart & Vascular and the CVAUSA network
Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current national board certification
- Active Florida license or eligibility to obtain one before starting
- Interest in developing or continuing a career in cardiovascular medicine
- Cardiology experience is preferred but not required
- New graduate Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants are encouraged to apply
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
- Collaborative and patient-centered approach to care
Compensation and BenefitsFirst Coast Heart & Vascular offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Compensation based on qualifications and experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- CME allowance
- Professional development support
