Cardiology Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Per Diem
About The Position
Merrimack Health is seeking a dedicated Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide inpatient consultative care at Lawrence Hospital on a per diem basis. The role supports the cardiology service line and involves close collaboration with cardiologists, hospitalists, and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, community-based hospital environment. The provider is expected to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care. Per diem employment includes malpractice coverage and requires a minimum of two shifts per month. The hourly rate range is $70.00 to $95.00; the final base rate is determined based on education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations, and offers are typically below the top of the range to support future salary growth.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program with certification.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification.
- Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts.
- Demonstrated commitment to community-based, equitable, culturally competent care.
Responsibilities
- Complete inpatient consults and take calls for the cardiology service line.
- Obtain detailed, problem-focused histories and perform physical examinations and evaluations of patients consulted by Cardiology.
- Assess and treat medical problems and provide direct patient care to cardiology patients.
- Participate in the daily cardiology morning huddle and hospital rounds when applicable.
- Write progress notes and order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests for cardiology patients.
- Collaborate with the Echo and Stress lab on patients as needed.
- Evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, review diagnostic studies, and formulate and implement treatment plans for cardiology patients.
- Present patients to the attending Cardiologist and discuss the plan of management.
- Facilitate referrals to appropriate specialties and assist with discharge planning.
- Assist with preoperative evaluation as needed.
- Promptly notify the attending Cardiologist of unusual or unexpected events or patient problems.
- Provide health education to cardiology patients and families, and return their phone calls as needed.
- Communicate directly with the primary medical team as needed regarding patient management and disposition.
Benefits
- Malpractice coverage
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