Medicine - Cardiology (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant)

Job Duties

• Independent Outpatient Cardiology Evaluations - Baylor McNair Clinic
• Independently evaluate cardiology patients presenting for scheduled follow-up visits at the Baylor McNair Clinic.
• Assess clinical status, review diagnostic data, adjust medication regimens, and generate clinical documentation consistent with independent NP practice.
• Collaborate with attending cardiologists for escalation or referral as clinically indicated.
• Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Heart Failure Clinic
• Provide clinical support in the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (BSLMC) Heart Failure Clinic, with primary focus on follow-up patients.
• Collaborate with AHF attendings and the BSLMC APP team to ensure care continuity, transition-of-care management, and adherence to guideline-directed medical therapy.
• Participate in clinic operations, including scheduling support, patient education, and documentation within the EMR.
• Independently evaluate advanced heart failure, cardiology and pulmonary hypertension patients.
• Perform remote patient monitoring and assist with the development of a Transitional Care Management program for patients who have been recently discharged from the hospital.
• Inpatient Heart Failure Support
• Provide periodic inpatient HF support to assist with acute decompensated heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and complex cardiology patients.
• Conduct comprehensive inpatient evaluation and management of advanced heart failure patients in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Perform history and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and formulate individualized treatment plans.
• Manage hemodynamic optimization, diuresis protocols, and device-related care for patients with temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS).
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff and house staff on HF-related clinical questions and protocol adherence.
• Support for Advanced Heart Failure Attendings
• Assist AHF attending physicians with patient follow-up, including response to MyChart messages, nursing triage inquiries, and longitudinal disease management.
• Perform pre-operative cardiac clearance evaluations for HF patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, including risk stratification and optimization recommendations.
• Manage clinical inbox tasks and ensure timely result review and patient communication on behalf of the AHF attending team.
• Heart Failure Program Development
• Collaborate with AHF attending physicians and the BSLMC NP team to support the ongoing development, expansion, and quality improvement of heart failure programs.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of clinical pathways, HF protocols, and care coordination workflows.
• Participate in quality metrics review and process improvement initiatives aligned with HF program goals.
• Absorb the identification of patients into heart failure clinic trials that complement the clinical programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure as an NP or PA in the State of Texas (or eligibility to obtain prior to start).
• National board certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA).
• DEA registration or eligibility.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in cardiology, heart failure, or a related acute care setting preferred; candidates with strong acute care/critical care backgrounds and interest in subspecialty training will be considered.
• Experience with EMR documentation (Epic preferred).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.