Nurse Practitioner for Cardiology Clinic in Delray Beach FL

Job Description

Job Description

  Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team of 3 Cardiologists and 2 NP in the group! As a NP or PA, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication with a physician's approval. Outpatient and in-hospital setting is the main stem of the practice. 
The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
Position also will have direct contact with research projects, and experience with research is a plus.

Responsibilities 

• Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their records
• Read test results, interpret data appropriately, and make diagnostic suggestions based on those results
• Explain to the patient test results and expected health outcomes
• Prescribe medication or therapy with a physician overseeing as part of a larger health plan
• Work closely with the staff, medical assistants, and Physicians to formulate a full, comprehensive treatment plan
• Cardiology exclusively, no primary care involved.
• Research and Clinical trials involvement is a important part of this position.

Qualifications

• Valid state licensing required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills