Cardiology Physician Assistant

Cardiology (Heart Failure) Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)Position SummaryThe Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive cardiovascular care to patients with acute and chronic heart conditions. Working collaboratively with cardiologists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, this role focuses on evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of cardiovascular disease using evidence-based, patient-centered practices.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and manage patients with cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, valvular heart disease, and lipid disordersPerform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and ongoing patient assessmentsDevelop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologistsProvide inpatient and/or outpatient cardiology care depending on practice settingInterpret diagnostic studies such as electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, ambulatory monitoring, and laboratory results, consistent with training and privilegesManage cardiovascular medications and monitor therapeutic responseParticipate in care coordination, discharge planning, and transitions of careEducate patients and families on disease processes, medications, lifestyle modification, and risk-factor reductionCommunicate effectively with cardiologists, nursing staff, and consulting servicesMaintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical recordParticipate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiativesComply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standardsQualificationsGraduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant programCurrent NP or PA certification and state licensureEligibility for hospital credentialing and privilegingDEA registration or eligibilityPrior experience or training in cardiology or internal medicine preferredSkills and CompetenciesStrong clinical knowledge of cardiovascular disease managementExcellent assessment and diagnostic reasoning skillsAbility to manage acute and chronic cardiac conditionsStrong communication and patient education abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teamsCommitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered careWork EnvironmentOutpatient cardiology clinics, hospital inpatient units, diagnostic testing areas, or a combination of settingsSchedule may include clinic hours, inpatient coverage, weekends, or call depending on practice needsPhysical RequirementsAbility to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environmentsManual dexterity for examinations and clinical proceduresVisual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data