Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Cardiology

Henry Ford Health • Jackson, MI

2h

About The Position

Henry Ford Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive adult cardiology care in a 50/50 inpatient and outpatient setting at Henry Ford Health Jackson. This full-time role is open to new graduates and provides mentorship from experienced cardiologists. The position has no operative or surgical responsibilities.

Outpatient work includes pre-operative cardiac clearances, hospital follow-up appointments and post-discharge care coordination, same-day heart appointments with patient flow triaged by registered nurses, and general follow-up care for established patients under cardiologist supervision. The role also supports continuity of care and patient education.

Inpatient work includes rounding with cardiologists on hospitalized patients, conducting follow-up consultations to support adherence to established care plans, and collaborating with the cardiology team on clinical decision-making and patient management.

The position is 40 hours per week on a day shift, with weekend coverage approximately one weekend in four and no on-call requirements. Travel between locations five miles apart is required one to two times monthly on the same day. Locations include HF Jackson Hospital, HF Cardiology Jackson, HF Cardiovascular Medicine - Hillsdale, and HF Cardiology Jonesville.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant (MSPAS/MPA).
• Current state licensure or certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• DEA.

Nice To Haves

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) clinical experience.
• Prior cardiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative cardiac clearances for surgical patients.
• Manage hospital follow-up appointments and post-discharge care coordination.
• Perform same-day heart appointments, with patient flow triaged by registered nurses.
• Provide general follow-up care for established patients under cardiologist supervision.
• Maintain continuity of care and provide patient education.
• Round with cardiologists on hospitalized patients.
• Conduct follow-up consultations to ensure adherence to established care plans.
• Collaborate with the cardiology team on clinical decision-making and patient management.
• Travel between assigned locations as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level