Cardiology NP or PA - Advance Practice Professional

Title: Cardiology NP or PA - Advance Practice Professional

Employee Classification: Advance Practice Professional

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Health Systems

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Systems & Clinical Aff

Department: HSC-HSC Health Cardiology-345700

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

HSC Health is the academic clinical practice of the Health Science Center, where quality care meets quality education.
HSC Health primary and multispecialty care offices are located on the HSC, Denton and Dallas UNT System campuses, focusing on improving health outcomes to build healthier communities. Care includes mobile health initiatives and extends to hospitals, surgery centers, long-term/continuing care centers, and in-home care.
HSC Health’s interprofessional teams work collaboratively to achieve an optimized treatment plan tailored to the individual patient. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, specialized technicians, nurses and more work together while intentionally integrating healthcare students, residents, and fellows to deliver care to our community.

Position Overview

The Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will be integral in delivering comprehensive cardiovascular care to a diverse patient population within our outpatient clinic.

Collaborating closely with our team of board-certified cardiologists and physicians, as well as nurses and medical assistants, the APP will actively contribute to providing high-quality, evidence-based care with a strong focus on the prevention, accurate diagnosis, and effective management of a broad spectrum of cardiac conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and five (5) years related experience, must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or an accredited Graduate Nursing Program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Ability to practice medicine within the scope of license, training and credentials
* Ability to care for a diverse patient population

Preferred Qualifications

* Prior cardiology experience
* Knowledge of managing patients in an outpatient setting, including efficient workflow and resource utilization

Required License/Registration/Certifications

* Ability to obtain a Texas Physician Assistant License, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License, and/or Nurse Practitioner License

Job Duties:

• Comprehensive understanding of a wide range of cardiac conditions * Knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. * Understanding of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and strategies for risk modification. * Fami