Outpatient General Cardiology - Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lincolnton, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Atrium Health as a General Cardiology advanced practice provider at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The role is based in an independent outpatient general cardiology clinic serving Lincolnton and the Greater Charlotte region. The APP evaluates and manages patients attending routine cardiology visits and hospital follow-ups, practicing autonomously with a supervising cardiologist available for consultation as needed. The position is clinic-only and offers a four-day, 10-hour weekday schedule with no call, weekends, or holidays. The APP performs initial and periodic medical histories, physical examinations, and daily assessments; records examination findings and plans of care; performs minor office-based medical or surgical procedures; writes prescriptions and administers medications; orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations; determines treatment plans; documents patient encounters and interventions in the medical record; advocates for patients; and contributes to practice meetings and policy development when requested. The practice is APP-run, with support from local physicians. The position is open to nurse practitioners (acute care certification is not required) and physician assistants. The listed pay range is $47.50–$71.25. Advocate Health describes its total rewards offering as including paid time off, health and welfare coverage, retirement plans, family support, educational assistance, professional development, paid medical liability insurance, CME allowances, and relocation assistance. Eligibility for some programs may depend on FTE or employment status.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
Hold a current North Carolina license to practice as an NP or PA.
Have current prescriptive privileges and a DEA license.
Hold BLS and ACLS certifications.
Be able to practice independently with physician support.
Be flexible and enjoy working with a team.
Speak English fluently and understandably.
Be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Have the sensory and dexterity abilities described in the posting, including sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity, and the ability to respond and perform in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of advanced practice provider experience; cardiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage general cardiology patients in an outpatient clinic, including routine visits and hospital follow-ups.
Perform initial and periodic medical histories, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
Record examination findings, assessments, and plans of care.
Perform minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures.
Write appropriate prescriptions and administer medications.
Order and interpret laboratory and radiology examinations.
Determine treatment plans for patients.
Document patient encounters, observations, interventions, and actions in the medical record.
Act as a patient advocate for the population served.
Attend and contribute to group or practice meetings and develop policies and procedures when requested.

Benefits

Paid time off programs for eligible positions.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
401(k) options and retirement plans with employer contributions or match, plus financial wellness resources.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Family support benefits, including parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support.
Educational assistance and professional development programs.
Paid medical liability insurance.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances.
Relocation assistance.
Potential premium pay and incentive pay for select positions.
Potential annual compensation increases based on performance.