Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiology

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide cardiology care at Indiana Heart Physicians in Indianapolis, Indiana. The successful candidate will join a large, collegial, hospital-owned private-practice group comprising 22 cardiologists, two cardiac hospitalists, and 24 advanced practice providers. The role serves adults age 18 and older with cardiovascular conditions in office, ambulatory, and hospital settings. The primary focus is regular outpatient follow-up, with additional care for patients in acute settings, and building strong relationships with patients and the community.

Indiana Heart Physicians has delivered cardiovascular care since 1978 and offers multidisciplinary services, advanced cardiac imaging, research, and clinical trials. It is part of the Franciscan Health Heart Center. The position typically follows four 10-hour weekday shifts, with no weekend or holiday work and no weekend or holiday call. The provider may travel to outreach sites. Average patient volumes are 16–18 outpatient patients and 16–20 inpatients per day.

Franciscan Health is a nonprofit health care system with physician groups throughout Indiana. It has 12 hospitals, more than 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers, and more than 260 locations. The organization describes its care as team-based and emphasizes its mission and values of respect for life, fidelity to its mission, compassionate concern, joyful service, and Christian stewardship.

Requirements

• Current State of Indiana Physician Assistant licensure for the PA pathway.
• Current NCCPA certification or certification from another agency recognized by the AAPA for the PA pathway.
• Degree from an ARC-PA-accredited (or predecessor) PA program for the PA pathway.
• Current Indiana RN/APN licensure for the advanced practice nurse pathway.
• Current nurse practitioner certification from a national certifying organization for the advanced practice nurse pathway.
• Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner educational program.
• BLS certification; the qualifications section specifies the American Heart Association BLS program.
• ACLS certification.
• Master's degree required.
• Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) / nationally recognized certification required.

Responsibilities

• See patients for regular follow-up visits in the ambulatory setting and provide care in acute settings.
• Care for patients age 18 and older with cardiovascular conditions.
• Complete patient health assessments.
• Diagnose and treat individuals with current or potential cardiac needs.
• Offer lifestyle, medical, and dietary suggestions.
• Develop treatment plans for patients.
• Build strong ties with patients and the community served.
• Travel to outreach sites as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid malpractice
• 27 days of paid time off plus five additional paid CME days and an annual CME stipend
• Full benefits package, which could include health, life, dental, vision, and legal insurance
• Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), and 401(a)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Customized marketing support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level