Inpatient Cardiology - Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health•High Point, NC

6d•$51 - $77

About The Position

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its inpatient cardiology team in High Point, North Carolina. The clinician provides team-focused inpatient care, conducting thorough patient examinations and evaluations and using medical decision-making skills to develop appropriate care plans. The role operates under the regulatory mandate of the clinician’s licensing organization and requires institution-specific departmental credentialing. The position is part of the Heart and Vascular Center, which emphasizes teamwork and open communication and is a national leader in heart and vascular care, surgery, and research. The center is home to western North Carolina’s only advanced cardiac care and transplant program. There may be opportunities to participate in basic science and clinical research and to precept students or other medical learners. The role offers a varied schedule and is full-time at 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $51.05–$76.60. The Piedmont Triad region offers an affordable cost of living, schools, neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, arts, and dining. The employer describes an inclusive culture and a comprehensive rewards package, with eligibility for some programs dependent on employment status or FTE.

Requirements

For Physician Assistants: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
For Physician Assistants: Current North Carolina Medical Board medical license and NCCPA certification.
For Physician Assistants: BLS and ACLS certification.
For Nurse Practitioners: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner master’s program; a master’s degree or higher is required.
For Nurse Practitioners: Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses.
For Nurse Practitioners: Board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC.
For Nurse Practitioners: BLS and ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

For Physician Assistants: A master’s degree is preferred.
For Physician Assistants: Prior clinical experience in an urgent or emergent care environment is preferred.
For Nurse Practitioners: Prior nursing experience in a cardiology environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough examinations and evaluations of patients in an inpatient setting.
Use medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans.
Collaborate with the medical team when needed to provide effective team-based care.
Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients.
Perform procedural skills in accordance with department or practice guidelines.
Participate in basic science and clinical research projects, as opportunities arise.
Precept students and/or medical learners, as encouraged.
Uphold Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s missions, values, and cultural commitment.
Perform other duties incidental to the work described.

Benefits

Up to $2,500 in CME reimbursement and five additional PTO days per year for continuing medical education.
PTO accrual starting at 25 days per year, for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
$7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career advancement and stability opportunities.