Inpatient General Cardiology - Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•High Point, NC

About The Position

The Inpatient General Cardiology NP/PA provides patient care using medical decision-making to determine appropriate care plans and collaborates with the medical team to support effective team-based care. The role includes ordering and interpreting laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures, explaining scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients, and performing procedural skills according to department or practice guidelines. There may be opportunities to participate in basic science and clinical research and to precept students or other medical learners. The position supports Advocate Health’s missions, values, and cultural commitment and includes other related duties as needed. The role is based in the Inpatient General Cardiology department at WFBMG University Group Practice: High Point Main. The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, and scheduled for 40 hours per week. The work environment emphasizes efficient team-based care, professionalism, and customer service. Potential 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.
Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
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 duties beyond those specifically described when related to the role.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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 according to department or practice guidelines.
May participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
May precept students and/or medical learners.
Uphold Advocate Health’s missions, values, and cultural commitment.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.