Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Cardiology

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Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our well-established Cardiology team. This position is based at our practice located at 260 Merrimac Street in Newburyport, MA. The practice is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The APP will provide 36 hours of direct patient care and 4 hours of dedicated administrative time each week. There are no weekend, holiday, or on-call responsibilities associated with this role.

The APP will provide comprehensive outpatient cardiology care to patients across a broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions. Responsibilities include the evaluation and management of new, low-acuity consults, ongoing follow-up care for established patients, and the review and interpretation of diagnostic testing results. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced and highly collaborative cardiologists in a collegial practice environment that offers strong clinical support and the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients in an outpatient-focused setting.


Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations, including those with medical and/or surgical conditions, as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and conducting ongoing evaluations. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions
-Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
-Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
-Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
-Consistently provides high-quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

 

Education
Master's Degree Nursing required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN-NP - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience 1-2 years required

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• A minimum of 3 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience in Internal Medicine or Cardiology is required.

 

Onsite

 

260 Merrimac Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$126838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual

 

 

Grade

7

 

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