Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) , Ambulatory Cardiology – UVA Health Augusta
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) provides comprehensive clinical care for the General Cardiology population from UVA Health’s Augusta office. The clinic is staffed by two cardiologists and three APPs and provides general cardiology services, including care for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease, with referrals to cardiology subspecialties as appropriate. On-site services include stress testing, echocardiography, and a medical laboratory. The APP delivers evidence-based cardiovascular care tailored to patients’ needs, advocates for patients, and contributes to a multidisciplinary team focused on excellent outcomes, education, and compassionate care. The position is a full-time outpatient clinical role, Monday through Friday, primarily during daytime hours, with an option to work four 10-hour days. Weekends, holidays, and call are not expected. The role requires a master’s degree from an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program and eligibility for applicable Virginia licensure and credentialing. Current BLS is required; PALS/NRP and ACLS are required when applicable to the position. UVA Health conducts background checks and pre-employment health screenings for new hires; safety-sensitive roles involving direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program.
- License or license eligibility as an Advanced Practice Provider in Virginia, with applicable UVA Health System, Virginia Board of Medicine or Board of Nursing, and certifying-body credentialing and licensing requirements maintained.
- For Nurse Practitioners, a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current PALS/NRP and ACLS certifications when required for the specific position.
- Ability to meet department- and unit-specific experience requirements.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, frequent bending and reaching, repetitive keyboard use, and lifting, pushing, or pulling 50–100 pounds.
- Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of experience in a cardiology clinic preferred.
- Prior clinical experience in cardiology, internal medicine, or cardiovascular subspecialties.
- Experience managing cardiovascular conditions in an outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage new and follow-up patients with general cardiology and complex cardiovascular prevention needs.
- Perform cardiovascular assessments, order and interpret diagnostic testing, and develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Manage cardiovascular risk factors and chronic conditions, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and menopause-related risk.
- Manage general cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular disorders.
- Educate patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, procedural care, and long-term self-management.
- Coordinate diagnostic testing, referrals, and follow-up care.
- Document clinical encounters accurately and promptly in the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare professionals to improve workflow and patient outcomes.
- Partner with pharmacists to optimize medication therapy and patient adherence.
- Work with social workers to address behavioral health and social needs.
- Collaborate with registered nurses and navigators on care coordination and follow-up.
- Coordinate care with imaging, heart failure, and electrophysiology subspecialists as appropriate.
- Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care-planning meetings.
- Contribute to a multidisciplinary, collaborative clinic culture.
- Support quality and program development by following established care pathways and performance metrics.
- Serve as a clinical resource and subject matter expert in women’s cardiovascular health.
- Manage staff needs and resources while maintaining high standards of patient care and adapting to healthcare policy changes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Retirement savings.
- Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
- Certification and education support.
- Generous paid time off.
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Job Type
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