Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP/APN) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Seeking an Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiology to develop and implement patient management policies and procedures.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP/APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing cardiology team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient cardiac care while collaborating closely with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate and manage cardiac patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• See an average of 10-15 inpatients per day and approximately 2 outpatient visits per hour.
• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, and chronic cardiac conditions.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and other appropriate treatments.
• Perform cardiac stress testing (training provided if needed).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required. (RN experience alone does not qualify).
• Hospitalist experience may be considered if it includes significant cardiac patient care.
• Comfortable evaluating and treating cardiac patients independently.
• Prior critical care experience preferred.
• Experience performing cardiac stress testing is preferred but not required.
• Expert EKG interpretation skills.
• Active New Jersey NP or PA license, CDS, and NJ DEA.
• Proof of prior malpractice insurance coverage (including tail coverage, if applicable).
• Willingness to complete hospital and insurance credentialing (approximately 3-6 months).

Schedule & Benefits

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• No weekends or on-call responsibilities
• 9 paid holidays
• 4 weeks PTO
• 1 week sick/personal leave
• 5 CME days with a $3,000 annual CME allowance
• 401(k) with 3% employer match after one year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid malpractice insurance and gap coverage
• Merit-based bonus and salary review opportunities

Additional Information

• This is a growth position.
• Start date is dependent upon completion of hospital credentialing.
• No relocation assistance is available.
• Outside employment must be approved by the employer.