Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Cardiology - Heart Failure - Cobb
About The Position
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. WellStar Medical Group is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for busy and well established heart failure clinic. Manage and coordinate the healthcare of the cardiology/heart failure patients, in the inpatient setting, at Cobb Hospital. The Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care is the largest and most comprehensive provider of cardiovascular services in northwest Georgia. The Center includes 11 hospitals and 30 office locations throughout metro Atlanta. Our 100+ physicians and 90+ APPs provide care for the entire spectrum of cardiac patients (surgery, structural heart, advanced heart failure, EP, advanced imaging, complex intervention, ECMO, and research). Why Wellstar Cobb Hospital? Wellstar Cobb Hospital is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to providing advanced cardiovascular care in a supportive and innovative environment. Our team is committed to improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge treatments and compassionate care. In this role you will collaborate with other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the heart failure patient and family. Actively participate in the daily medical management of heart failure patients. Document, maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information in our EMR system (EPIC). Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in Nursing (NP) or Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program.
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia.
- Certification as a Family, Adult-Gerontology, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or NCCPA certification for PAs.
- Minimum of 2-3 years experience in cardiology, preferably with advanced heart failure or transplant experience.
- Strong clinical knowledge of heart failure pathophysiology, pharmacology, and device therapies.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and manage complex clinical scenarios.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the healthcare of the cardiology/heart failure patients, in the inpatient setting, at Cobb Hospital.
- Collaborate with other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the heart failure patient and family.
- Actively participate in the daily medical management of heart failure patients.
- Document, maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information in our EMR system (EPIC).
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) with employer match
- CME time and allowance
- Extended illness bank
- Paid time off for vacation and holidays
- Concierge service
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
