Inpatient General Cardiology - Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health•High Point, NC

6d•$51 - $77

About The Position

The Inpatient General Cardiology NP/PA provides patient care in a team-based cardiology setting. The role uses medical decision-making to determine appropriate care plans, collaborates with the medical team, and orders and interprets laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. The clinician explains scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients, including their necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects, and performs procedural skills in accordance with department or practice guidelines. The position offers opportunities to participate in basic science and clinical research projects and is encouraged to precept students and other medical learners. The role also supports Advocate Health’s missions, values, and cultural commitment and performs related duties incidental to the work described. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. The work environment emphasizes efficient team-based care, professionalism, and customer service. Irregular hours and/or call may be required.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Hold a current applicable state Medical Board Medical License.
Be certified by NCCPA.
Have exceptional interpersonal skills.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Be able to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure.
Be able to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Have exemplary organizational skills.
Be willing to perform related duties beyond those described.
Potentially work irregular hours and/or call.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Use medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans.
Collaborate with the medical team 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 according to department or practice guidelines.
Participate in basic science and clinical research projects as opportunities arise.
Precept students and/or medical learners as appropriate.
Uphold Advocate Health’s missions, values, and cultural commitment.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.