Advance Heart Failure Cardiology NP / PA

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension's AMG Cardiology NAAB in Indianapolis seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for outpatient advanced heart failure care. This full-time role is four days a week, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no on-call requirements.

Work with cardiology leaders and APPs to evaluate and manage complex heart failure patients, interpret CardioMEMS data, manage LVADs and Barostim follow-ups, and optimize GDMT. Indiana licensure with prescriptive authority and current BLS/ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible as a NP or PA.
• Eligible for Indiana state medical licensure with prescriptive authority and current BLS/ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive outpatient evaluations and ongoing management for advanced heart failure patients.
• Optimize GDMT, interpret diagnostic studies and CardioMEMS readings.
• Manage Barostim therapy follow-ups and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to educate patients and families.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility Name: AMG Cardiology NAAB

Schedule: Full-Time (4 days/week; 7:00 AM â 5:00 PM)

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Join an established team of Advanced Heart Failure cardiologists, transplant coordinators, and experienced APPs
• Call structure: N/A (No call requirements)
• Practice setting: Outpatient (14 patients per day; no hospital rounding)
• Access to Athena and Sunrise EMR systems, dedicated clinical support staff, and advanced heart failure technologies including CardioMEMS and Barostim
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Eligible for Indiana state medical licensure, prescriptive authority, and current BLS/ACLS certifications
• Conduct comprehensive outpatient evaluations and ongoing management for complex patients with advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathies, pulmonary hypertension, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), and pre-/post-heart transplantation.
• Optimize guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), interpret diagnostic studies and CardioMEMS pulmonary artery pressure readings, manage Barostim therapy follow-ups, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to educate patients and families.

About The Facility

• 800+ bed tertiary hospital campus footprint and regional outpatient cardiology clinic
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Serving a population of approximately 2 million in the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area
• Integrated referral network connecting general cardiologists, transplant specialists, and primary care providers across central Indiana
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s):

• None Required.

Preferred Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Practitioner.
• Registered Nurse.

Education

Master's degree of Nursing required.

Work Experience

None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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