University of Virginia-posted 3 months ago
$96,907 - $155,043/Yr
Charlottesville, VA
Educational Services

UVA Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP)-Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA)-to join the Nuclear Medicine & Stress Lab team. The APP will play a key role in the evaluation, supervision, and care of patients undergoing nuclear cardiology and stress testing procedures. This role provides an opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and technologists. The APP will work across two locations: University Hospital and Fontaine Clinics, 4-5 days per week (Monday -Friday), 8-10 hours per day.

  • Conduct comprehensive pre-test assessments, including patient history, physical exam, and risk stratification.
  • Independently perform, monitor, and interpret exercise and pharmacologic stress testing in collaboration with supervising physicians.
  • Provide patient management during procedures, ensuring safety and rapid response to clinical changes.
  • Deliver post-test care, including patient education, follow-up recommendations, and communication of results to referring providers.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and nuclear medicine technologists to optimize clinical workflow and patient experience.
  • Participate in protocol development, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives within the Stress Lab.
  • Contribute to patient access by assisting with triage and scheduling of appropriate testing.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for stress testing and nuclear cardiology within the Cardiology division.
  • Support the education and training of students and new staff through precepting and onboarding activities.
  • Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree.
  • Department and unit specific experience.
  • License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia.
  • If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
  • Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
  • Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
  • Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Certification and education support
  • Generous Paid Time Off
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