Cardiology, APP Cardiology

Job Description

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Location: Juneau, AK
Position Type: Full-Time

Join SEARHC in Southeast Alaskaa mission-driven healthcare organization providing high-quality care to a diverse and underserved population. We are seeking an experienced Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver comprehensive outpatient cardiology care, with a strong focus on cardiac device management and chronic cardiovascular disease. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice autonomously while collaborating closely with cardiologists and a highly supportive multidisciplinary team.

Why Choose SEARHC?

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• Meaningful, mission-driven work serving Alaska Native populations and rural communities
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• High-impact role with autonomy and leadership opportunities in cardiology services
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• Collaborative environment with strong support from cardiologists, primary care, and specialty teams
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• Opportunity to build and expand cardiology services across Southeast Alaska
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• Mentorship and professional growth within a responsive and evolving program
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Compensation and Benefits

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• Compensation salary:  Will be based on years of experience, with additional productivity bonus based on wRVUs, and quality incentives.
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• Financial incentives: Sign-On Bonus and relocation assistance.
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• Healthcare benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with flexible spending options (FSAs).
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• Life insurance and wellness: Basic life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident - Critical Illness Hospital Insurances, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
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• Professional development: $6000 pre-tax annual CME allowance.
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• Retirement planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans.
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Schedule and Work-Life Balance:

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• MondayFriday schedule, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (40 hours/week) and no call responsibilities.
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Practice Details:

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• Clinic setting: 100% outpatient practice with 6 exam spaces and dedicated telehealth rooms, with 1:1 MA support, RN, case manager, patient care coordinator, and centralized specialty support teams. With occasional travel required to Sitka as needed and based on provider skillset.
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• Patient Volume: Approximately 10 patients per day with appointment lengths: 60 minutes for new consultations, 30 minutes for follow-ups, including telemedicine visits.
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• Procedures and services:  Exercise treadmill testing (ETT) and stress echocardiograms. EKG, Holter monitor, and ambulatory blood pressure interpretation. Cardiac device interrogation, programming, and remote monitoring. Oversight of rhythm monitoring programs.
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• Hospital access: Collaboration with Bartlett Regional Hospital and Mount Edgecumbe Medical Center.
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• Technology and EMR:  MediTech EMR, Dragon dictation, DAX Copilot, PACS imaging systems with upcoming CV PACS implementation.
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Qualifications:

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• Minimum 2 years of APP experience in cardiology.
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• Strong experience in cardiac device management and arrhythmia interpretation.
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• Proficiency with device programmers (e.g., Medtronic, Boston Scientific, St. Jude).
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• Masters degree as a Nurse Practitioner (or equivalent APP training).
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• Active or eligible Alaska licensure.
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• ACLS and BLS certification required.
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• National certification in cardiac care (ANCC, ABCM, or equivalent).
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What Our Physicians Say:

SEARHC shares in our vision of creating a medical practice that treats every patient with dignity and optimum care. We are eager to combine the strengths of our respective organizations and further enhance the services we can offer the Juneau community and greater southeast region. Our shared commitment to recruiting and retaining highly trained and compassionate medical professionals, while bringing increasingly advanced technologies and innovations to Juneau, helps us deliver on that vision.

- Catherine Peimann, M.D.

Community and Lifestyle:

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• Location: Scenic Juneau, AK offers stunning natural beauty with mountains, ocean, and glaciers right outside your door. With unmatched outdoor recreation year-round: hiking, kayaking, fishing, skiing, and wildlife viewing.\n
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  • Strong sense of community with a small-town feel and a safe, supportive, family friendly environment with a mild coastal climate compared to much of Alaska, with temperate summers and winters.
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• Affordability: Alaska has no state income or sales tax residents keep more of their paycheck compared to most other states.
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• Education:  Juneaus education system is diverse, well-funded locally, and performs above the Alaska average in many academic areas.\n
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  • The district is the fifth largest in Alaska and operates 14 public schools serving grades PreK12, including six elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, an alternative high school, a PreK8 Montessori school, and a K8 charter school.
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• Transportation:  No road connects Juneau it to the rest of Alaska or the continental United States. Every visitor arrives by air through Juneau International Airport (JNU) or by sea via the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry network.
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• Culture: Affluent cultural amenities and numerous community events featuring arts, music, festivals, and a rich Indigenous heritage.
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