Cardiology NP / PA Norwalk Hospital

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Position at Norwalk Hospital Association


Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Opportunity - Norwalk Hospital, Connecticut (One Hour from New York City)


Norwalk Hospital has an excellent opportunity for a PRN Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Norwalk, Connecticut. The NP or PA in Cardiology provides coverage for stress testing (Regular and Nuclear), noninvasive Cardiology testing and cross covers TEE and cardioversions. The NP or PA supports patient care by performing/ supporting inpatient and outpatient consults. The NP or PA works with the CHF Readmission Team on improvement projects. Our practice has three cardiologists and two advanced practitioners. We are located in suburban Fairfield County about one hour outside of New York City.


The ideal candidate will be a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and have at least one year of advanced practice experience in Cardiology or Medicine and/or a solid history of nursing experience in Cardiology or Medicine settings. We are seeking excellent communication, clinical and interpersonal skills. The candidate must be able to work well both with a large multidisciplinary team as well as independently. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. State of Connecticut Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license, Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration, and Federal DEA are required.


Norwalk Hospital has 366 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 50,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Our Medical Group employs 1000+ physicians advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York. The Heart and Vascular Institute is proud to be affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic.


Norwalk Hospital is ideally situated in Fairfield County, Connecticut, along the Long Island Sound. The city of Norwalk is rich in cultural diversity and offers many venues for 4 season outdoor and indoor recreation. There are excellent public and private schools and universities in our area. New York City is easily accessible by car or train. Norwalk Hospital has been a proud part of this community since 1892.


Norwalk Hospital is a member of Nuvance Health, a network which serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.


For more information about this job, contact Stephanie Ramirez at [email protected]


Salary Range: $75.00 Hourly Per Diem Rate