Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate and manage cardiac patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• See an average of 10-15 inpatients per day and approximately 2 outpatient visits per hour.
• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, and chronic cardiac conditions.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and other appropriate treatments.
• Perform cardiac stress testing (training provided if needed).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
• (RN experience alone does not qualify).
• Hospitalist experience may be considered if it includes significant cardiac patient care.
• Comfortable evaluating and treating cardiac patients independently.
• Prior critical care experience preferred.
• Experience performing cardiac stress testing is preferred but not required.
• Expert EKG interpretation skills.
• Active New Jersey NP or PA license, CDS, and NJ DEA.
• Proof of prior malpractice insurance coverage (including tail coverage, if applicable).
• Willingness to complete hospital and insurance credentialing (approximately 3-6 months).