Advanced Practice Clinician, Cardiology

HealthPartners; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team at Park Nicollet Health Services in Minnesota. The APP will provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology services, collaborate with attending physicians, and see patients in clinic with potential outreach duties.

Schedule is Monday–Friday with 8- or 10-hour shifts, total of 40 hours per week, with occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduating with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a program accredited by the CAAHEP.
• Board certified through NCCPA and eligible for Minnesota licensure.
• CPR certification and ongoing CME requirements (100 hours/2 years; recert every 6 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology APP services.
• Collaborate with cardiology attending physicians for consults and follow-up visits.
• See patients independently in the cardiology clinic and participate in outreach clinics.
• Perform duties as assigned and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Cardiology experience

NCCPA board certified

PA or NP credentialing

BLS/ACLS/DEA

Credentialing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from CAAHEP-accredited program

Job description

Park Nicollet Clinic s looking for exceptional, patient focused Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiology APP team and make a difference for our patients and our community.

The Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing both inpatient and outpatient services. In the inpatient setting, the APP works as a team with the attending cardiologist to perform and staff initial consults, subsequent follow up visits and to coordinate patient care. In the outpatient setting, the APP will see patients independently in the cardiology clinic. Outreach clinic may also be expected. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hr shifts or 10hr shifts for total of 40 hr per week. Occasional weekends.

Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.

If a Physician Assistant:

Current registration to practice as a Physician Assistant in Minnesota plus current national certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant & Approved by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges (verified during credentialing process).

If a Nurse Practitioner:

• Currently licensed as a APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a RN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• AANP certification
• Current BLS, ACLS, and DEA certification (verified during credentialing process

BENEFITS:

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Here, you’ll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It’s the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you’ll join us.

Job Description

Park Nicollet Health Services

Job Title: Asst, Cardiology Physician

Job Code: 2PT-0005

Leader Title Level: Manager

Location: Various

Department: Various

Final Approval (Dir. or VP Level): Director

Date Approved: 01/01/2016

Date Revised: 01/08/2024

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT

Provides quality patient care consulting with supervising physician, alternate supervising physicians, consultants, and other health care professionals when appropriate. Will maintain the high standards of care and service in accordance with the NCCPA and PNHS. Supports the process of improving existing processes and outcomes; including but not limited to patient health outcomes, satisfaction, and confidentiality. Models behavior and commitment with group practice and Park Nicollet Health Services values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Graduating with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Board certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • Must maintain state licensure and DEA certificate.
  • CPR certification.
  • Maintain national certification by logging 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and sit for recertification every six years.
  • This position requires credentialing, following the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
  • Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Defibrillator or AED, various health testing devices, telephone, syringes, dressing application, thermometer, scale, photo copier, and FAX machine.
    

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • NA
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • NA
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong clinical, human relations, leadership, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively problem solve and make sound decisions.