Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Heart Failure/General Cardiology

University of MN Physicians • Edina, MN

3d • $130,866 - $161,945 • Onsite

About The Position

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Certified Physician Assistant to join its South Region cardiology practice. The role provides care for heart failure and general cardiology patients at M Health Fairview Heart Care Clinics in Edina and Princeton, and at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.

The position involves comprehensive diagnosis and management of complex cardiovascular conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings. This includes medication management, ordering and interpreting diagnostics and laboratory tests, obtaining histories and physical examinations, and implementing treatment plans. The provider works with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, manages adults with heart failure of various etiologies, provides patient and family education, and covers heart failure and general cardiology clinics. The role also requires appropriate use of available resources, adapting care to the developmental level of the population served, and using the fully integrated EPIC Electronic Medical Record.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position with a Monday-through-Friday daytime schedule. There is currently no after-hours, weekend, or holiday call responsibility, though weekend coverage may be possible in the future. The full-time salary range is $130,866–$161,945, commensurate with practice experience; incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation may also be included, and salary is prorated based on FTE.

University of Minnesota Physicians is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Minneapolis. The organization describes an inclusive culture, career development opportunities, and a mission to advance medicine. It is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process, for essential job functions, and for access to employment benefits and privileges.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
• Eligible for or certified through NCCPA, ANCC, or AANP.
• Licensed or eligible to obtain a license and prescriptive authority through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for PAs, or a Minnesota APRN license and prescriptive authority through the Minnesota Board of Nursing for NPs.
• Able to meet threshold criteria and qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of prior experience as a Cardiology PA or NP.
• Heart failure experience.
• Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN) certification through AAHFN, or eligibility for certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, including medication management, ordering and interpreting diagnostics and laboratory tests, obtaining histories and physical examinations, and implementing treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient care.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient management for adults with heart failure of various etiologies.
• Educate patients and families about heart failure and general cardiology.
• Provide clinic coverage in heart failure and general cardiology.
• Demonstrate commitment to exemplary patient care and manage care through appropriate use of available resources.
• Adjust care or service approaches to reflect the developmental level of the population served.
• Use the fully integrated EPIC Electronic Medical Record.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance, including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401(k) employer contribution.
• Generous flexible time off.
• Well-being program with an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for continuing education, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed