Locum - NP/PA - Cardiology (APP)

**SCHEDULE:** The work schedule is structured for Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 15:30, with an additional commitment for one weekend of in-house rounding per month.

**PATIENT POPULATION MIX:** The clinical setting serves a diverse patient population, including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, with coverage for Medicare and Medicaid patients.

**AVERAGE CASELOAD:** Expect to manage approximately 12-15 inpatient cases per day during rounding.

**SUPPORT STAFF:** Registered Nurses (RNs) will assist with discharge communication from the clinic, with additional hospital RN support as needed.

**SHIFT DESCRIPTION:** This position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule from 07:00 to 15:30.

**CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:** Candidates must possess ACLS and BLS certifications.

**PATIENT POPULATION MIX:** Experience with various demographics, including a focus on adolescents, adults, geriatrics, Medicare, and Medicaid, is essential.

**STATE LICENSURE REQUIREMENT:** Candidates must hold an active Illinois state license.

**MANDATED JOB REQUIREMENTS:**

- Board Certified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – either Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). 

- Recent experience in a Level I Trauma Center is required.

- Candidates must already be actively licensed in Illinois.

**AVAILABILITY:** Local candidates are strongly preferred.

**BACKGROUND CHECKS:** A clean and clear background is highly preferred.

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*LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:** Active licensure in Illinois is mandatory.