Inpatient Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider

Cardiology Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Nocturnist

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its growing Cardiology Hospitalist team in a nocturnist role. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment alongside a collaborative and experienced cardiovascular team.

The Cardiology Hospitalist APP Nocturnist will provide comprehensive overnight inpatient cardiovascular care, supporting cardiologists and ensuring continuity of care for hospitalized patients with complex cardiac conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing overnight inpatient cardiology coverage, including evaluation and management of acute cardiac conditions
• Responding to new consults, admissions, and cross-cover needs
• Managing cardiac patients in collaboration with attending cardiologists and interdisciplinary care teams
• Interpreting diagnostic studies, including ECGs and basic cardiac imaging
• Participating in rapid response and code situations as needed
• Ensuring timely documentation and effective communication during handoffs
• Supporting quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Nocturnist schedule (e.g., 7-on/7-off or similar block schedule)
• Coverage primarily during overnight hours

Qualifications include:

• Nurse Practitioner (ACNP or AGACNP preferred) or Physician Assistant
• Board certified and eligible for Texas licensure
• Prior cardiology or acute care/hospitalist experience preferred
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work independently overnight
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Incentives/Benefits package includes:

• Paid malpractice
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME dues allowance and license reimbursement

About Methodist Hospital & Methodist Healthcare System:

• Over 90 cardiology physicians in Methodist Physician Practices
• 25 cath labs
• Five accredited chest pain centers
• Two heart failure clinics
• Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually

San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.