Inpatient Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider
About the Role
Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its growing Cardiology Hospitalist team in a nocturnist role. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment alongside a collaborative and experienced cardiovascular team.
The Cardiology Hospitalist APP – Nocturnist will provide comprehensive overnight inpatient cardiovascular care, supporting cardiologists and ensuring continuity of care for hospitalized patients with complex cardiac conditions.
Responsibilities
- Provide overnight inpatient cardiology coverage, including evaluation and management of acute cardiac conditions
- Respond to new consults, admissions, and cross-cover needs
- Manage cardiac patients in collaboration with attending cardiologists and interdisciplinary care teams
- Interpret diagnostic studies, including ECGs and basic cardiac imaging
- Participate in rapid response and code situations as needed
- Ensure timely documentation and effective communication during handoffs
- Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Schedule
- Nocturnist schedule (e.g., 7-on/7-off or similar block schedule)
- Coverage primarily during overnight hours
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner (ACNP or AGACNP preferred) or Physician Assistant
- Board certified and eligible for Texas licensure
- Prior cardiology or acute care/hospitalist experience preferred
- Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work independently overnight
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Time off, including disability coverage
- Supplemental health protection plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Financial wellbeing resources
- Family-focused and voluntary benefits
- CME dues allowance and license reimbursement
About Methodist Hospital & Methodist Healthcare System
Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually. Methodist Hospital features:
- Over 90 cardiology physicians in Methodist Physician Practices
- 25 cath labs
- Five accredited chest pain centers
- Two heart failure clinics
About San Antonio
San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity, and green technologies. The city’s MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. San Antonio offers:
- Big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions
- A relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages
- A cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs
- No state income tax