Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Oracle Heart & Vascular is seeking a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. Experience or specialized training in critical care and/or cardiovascular care is preferred.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive clinical care across both inpatient and outpatient settings, including patient assessment, development and implementation of individualized plans of care, and management of treatment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to clinical excellence, exceptional patient experience, and collaborative practice within a multidisciplinary team.

Our physicians are readily available to support our Advanced Practice Providers while also fostering autonomy and independent clinical practice. This role offers the opportunity to apply critical clinical reasoning, evidence-based decision-making, and professional judgment to deliver high-quality, advanced patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize clinical expertise, critical thinking, and sound judgment to appropriately assess patient needs, provide advanced, high-quality care, and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-procedural education, as well as education related to cardiac testing and treatment plans.
• Obtain thorough patient histories, perform appropriate physical examinations, place orders, and evaluate diagnostic, radiographic, and laboratory results to determine and address patient needs.
• Initiate, monitor, and adjust medications in accordance with established practice protocols.
• Continuously assess and monitor patient outcomes and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care.
• Recognize and promptly address patients requiring immediate or emergent care, ensuring appropriate escalation and intervention.
• Provide timely clinical feedback and communicate effectively with referring physicians and health system partners to facilitate coordinated care.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for inpatient and emergency department (ED) consultations, including comprehensive evaluations and timely progress notes.
• Identify and foster opportunities to build strong, collaborative relationships with patients, referring providers, and members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in weekend call coverage approximately one weekend per month.
• Maintain the hospital patient list and submit daily billing and scheduling documentation at the end of each day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program at the master's or doctoral level.
• Current, unrestricted Virginia NP or PA licensure/certification and national certification (e.g., ANCC/AANP for NPs; NCCPA for PAs).
• Eligible for prescriptive authority in Virginia, as applicable.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex cardiovascular and comorbid conditions.
• Self-motivated, organized, independent, and confident, with excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and patient service skills.
• EHR experience required.
• Prior experience in cardiology, acute care, trauma, or management of complex patients preferred.

PRACTICE HISTORY AND INFORMATION:

Our dynamic team of cardiovascular specialists has proudly served Fredericksburg and the surrounding communities since 2010. Today, Oracle Heart & Vascular is a growing 17-provider practice comprising three interventional cardiologists, four non-invasive cardiologists, two electrophysiologists, one vascular surgeon, and seven nurse practitioners. We serve patients across a health system encompassing two hospitals and operate an Office-Based Laboratory (OBL) offering a range of vascular and venous procedures. Together, these resources allow us to provide a full spectrum of cardiovascular care while maintaining a strong commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

Located in the rapidly growing Washington, DC, metropolitan area, Fredericksburg and the surrounding region continue to experience significant population growth, creating exciting opportunities to expand cardiovascular services across both outpatient and hospital settings.

The health system has invested significantly in advanced cardiovascular capabilities, including a state-of-the-art hybrid interventional laboratory supporting structural heart interventions and advanced heart failure technologies. A second electrophysiology laboratory further expands our ability to perform complex procedures, including Watchman implantation, left atrial appendage closure, and lead extraction.

Innovation remains central to our growth. Our OBL is a key differentiator, enabling us to provide advanced vascular and venous procedures in a convenient, patient-centered outpatient setting, expand access to care, and offer an alternative to traditional hospital-based procedures.

In a market where cardiovascular practices remain predominantly independent, Oracle Heart & Vascular is one of the fastest-growing cardiovascular practices within a 50-mile radius. We are seeking motivated providers who share our commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care and are excited to help us continue expanding our cardiovascular service line in this dynamic and growing community.

ABOUT THE AREA:

Strategically located along the I-95 corridor, Fredericksburg offers convenient access to both the Washington, DC, and Richmond metropolitan areas, approximately 50 miles to the north and south, respectively. From mountains and rivers to beaches and vibrant city life, the region offers a diverse range of recreational and cultural opportunities. Rich in American history and heritage, the area provides an appealing balance of urban amenities and outdoor experiences.

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