Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Wellstar Cardiovascular Aortic Program (CAP Clinic) - Marietta, GA

Wellstar Health System•Marietta, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar Health System is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiovascular Aortic Program (CAP) Clinic in Marietta, Georgia. This primarily outpatient position serves patients with complex aortic disease as part of a cardiovascular team focused on patient-centered care. The role offers substantial autonomy and close collaboration with cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, imaging specialists, and other multidisciplinary team members. The position has a four-day work week and a flexible schedule based on business and patient-care needs. The clinician may manage approximately 18 patients per clinic day and may independently manage the clinic two days per week. Solo clinic coverage may occur up to two days each week. Wellstar's Cardiovascular Service Line provides comprehensive heart and vascular care, including advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive and complex surgical interventions, structural heart therapies, vascular care, and specialized programs for complex cardiovascular conditions. The program emphasizes innovation, collaboration, evidence-based medicine, quality care, and patient outcomes and experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
Current Georgia licensure or eligibility for licensure.
National certification as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
At least two years of cardiology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently while recognizing when collaboration or escalation is needed.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Confidence and critical-thinking ability to independently manage patients in an autonomous outpatient practice, including potential solo clinic coverage up to two days each week.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cardiovascular surgery, structural heart, vascular surgery, or aortic disease management.
Interest in building long-term relationships with patients and working collaboratively within a specialized cardiovascular program.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients with thoracic and abdominal aortic disease in the outpatient setting.
Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment and surveillance plans.
Review and interpret diagnostic testing, including cardiovascular imaging and laboratory studies.
Coordinate care with cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, primary care providers, and referring physicians.
Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes, treatment options, and long-term follow-up.
Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support program growth.