Cardiology Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Per Diem

Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The hourly rate range is $70.00 to $95.00. Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Position Overview: Merrimack Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) on a per diem basis to join our inpatient cardiology team. This position comes with clinical responsibilities at Lawrence Hospital and a minimum shift requirement (2 per month). The Cardiology APP will play a key role in providing high quality inpatient consultative care, supporting the cardiology service line, and collaborating closely with cardiologists, hospitalists, and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is a team oriented provider who thrives in a fast paced, community based hospital environment and is committed to delivering exceptional, patient centered cardiovascular care.

Responsibilities

• Completes inpatient consults and takes calls for the cardiology service line
• Obtains detailed problem focused history, performs physical examinations and evaluations on consulted Cardiology patients
• Assesses and treats medical problems and provides direct patient care to cardiology patients
• Participates in daily cardiology morning huddle and hospital rounds when applicable
• Writes progress notes and orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests for Cardiology patients
• Collaborates with the Echo and Stress lab on patients as needed
• Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions, reviews diagnostic studies, formulates and implements treatment plans for Cardiology patients
• Presents patients to attending Cardiologist and discusses plan of management
• Facilitates patient referral to appropriate specialty and aids in discharge planning
• Assists as needed in providing preoperative evaluation
• Notifies the attending Cardiologist promptly regarding unusual or unexpected events or patient problems
• Provides health education to cardiology patients and families, returns phone calls of patients and families as needed
• Communicate with the primary medical team directly as needed re: patient management and disposition

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program with certification.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Massachusetts.
• Demonstrated commitment to community-based, equitable, culturally competent care.

Schedule & Employment

Per diem employment includes malpractice coverage; a minimum of 2 shifts per month.

About Merrimack Health

• Merrimack Health is the region's first health care system serving the Merrimack Valley, prioritizing care and services based on the needs of its patients. Serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, Merrimack Health includes hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen, as well as a network of community-based physician practices. A recognized leader in heart care and stroke treatment, maternal and child health, orthopedics, surgical care, trauma and emergency services, behavioral health, and outpatient programs, Merrimack Health delivers trusted, compassionate care close to home.

Location

• Lawrence, Massachusetts

Join Us!

If you are an experienced and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider seeking to advance your Cardiology career or supplement your income, we encourage you to apply; To apply: please send resume and cover letter to Stefan Marquis, Physician and APP Recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io