Full Job Description
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant providing comprehensive cardiology care in a 50/50 inpatient/outpatient setting at Henry Ford Health Jackson. This full-time position welcomes new graduates and offers mentorship from experienced cardiologists.
Outpatient Responsibilities
• Conduct pre-operative cardiac clearances for surgical patients
• Manage hospital follow-up appointments and post-discharge care coordination
• Perform same-day heart appointments (patient flow triaged by RNs)
• Provide general follow-up care for established patients under cardiologist supervision
• Maintain continuity of care and patient education
Inpatient Responsibilities
• Round with cardiologists on hospitalized patients
• Conduct follow-up consultations to ensure adherence to established care plans
• Collaborate with the cardiology team on clinical decision-making and patient management
Schedule & Logistics
• Full-time position: 40 hours per week, day shift
• Weekend coverage: Approximately 1 in 4 weekends
• No on-call requirements
• Travel between two locations (5 miles apart) 1-2 times monthly on the same day
• Locations: HF Jackson Hospital, HF Cardiology Jackson, HF Cardiovascular Medicine - Hillsdale, and HF Cardiology Jonesville
Patient Population
• Adult cardiology caseload
• No operative/surgical responsibilities
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant (MSPAS/MPA)
• Current state licensure or certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• DEA
Preferred Qualifications
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) clinical experience
• Prior cardiology experience
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