Advanced Practice Provider (CardioMetabolic)

About the role

Capital Cardiology Associates is seeking a full-time CardioMetabolic Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for our clinic. In this specialized role, the APP will provide comprehensive cardiometabolic care, including cardiovascular, endocrine, weight management, kidney disease, and lifestyle medicine components. The NP/PA will assess patients and develop treatment plans in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, dietitians, exercise trainers, nurses, and health coaches.

This role requires a strong clinical foundation, understanding of cardiovascular and metabolic management aspects and the ability to deliver patient-centered care and treatment plans, including:

• CV risk, metabolic/endocrine, diabetes, kidney disease, sleep apnea and obesity screening and assessment
• Lifestyle medicine guidelines in obesity management
• Assessing patients’ readiness for change
• Engaging patients in shared decision-making and developing treatment plans that include considerations such as lifestyle and nutrition changes and medication
• Emerging treatment options, including cardiovascular, endocrine and anti-obesity medications
• Patient counseling and motivational interviewing techniques

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Management:
  • Conduct thorough assessments of patients to assess for cardiovascular, kidney, metabolic risks—evaluating medical history, performing physical exams, and ordering appropriate diagnostic tests
  • Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s needs
  • Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and incorporate aspects of lifestyle medicine to achieve overall optimal patient outcomes
  • Develop personalized, evidence-based management plans for patients considering their medical history, current health status, and individual goals
  • Monitor patients' progress, assess and manage any complications, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide ongoing support
  • Monitor the effectiveness of interventions
  • Seek consultation from supervising physician, as applicable, when appropriate
  • Educate patients about different pharmacological cardiometabolic options—including anti-obesity medications, risks and benefits, lifestyle changes
  • Utilize “down-time” to assist other clinical areas as able (tasks, insurance appeal clinical justification)
• Clinical Documentation And Communication:
  • Demonstrate understanding of documentation requirements for level of visit performed
  • Ensure clinical notes are clear, organized, up-to-date and accurate
  • Work closely with cardiologists, pharmacists, dietitians, medication access specialists and other healthcare professionals to create a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
  • Effectively communicate clinical findings and plan of care to physicians, patients, families and other members of health care team
• Professionalism:
  • Promote a positive public image for the profession and for CCA
  • Respect confidentiality and privacy
  • Function as an integral part of the CCA team and participate in the maintenance of a cohesive work environment
  • Assist with training/education of staff and contribute to an open learning environment
  • Function independently within scope of practice delineated by New York State
  • Maintain required certifications and licensures
  • Demonstrate flexibility in work location to accommodate needs of CCA as a whole
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by collecting and analyzing data, participating in case reviews, and suggesting process enhancements
  • Stay current with advancements in cardio-kidney-metabolic and obesity guidelines, and research to offer evidence-based care
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current NYS (or applicable state) NP or PA license
  • National certification (ANCC/AANP for NPs, NCCPA for PAs)
  • BLS and ACLS required
• Experience: Minimum one-year NP/PA experience in related practice area preferred

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation accruals
• Health, vision, dental, and FSA plans available
• Voluntary supplemental benefits options
• Generous 401k contributions
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Pay

Salary $107,000–$120,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.