Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Cardiology, Chicago

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Masonic Hospital is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our Ambulatory Cardiology team. The role focuses on developing a comprehensive outpatient cardiology practice with a high-acuity program, including pre-operative assessments, post-hospital visits, and long-term ambulatory management.

You will collaborate with interventional and general cardiologists, providing education to patients and families, and supporting care coordination between inpatient and outpatient

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with care teams.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality outpatient cardiology care, including pre-operative assessments and post-discharge follow-ups.
• Collaborate with interventional and general cardiology teams and support staff.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications and care plans.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain thorough documentation in the EMR and ensure continuity of care across settings.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Decision making

Communication

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Masters Degree in Nursing or Physician Studies

Job description

Department: 02050 AMG Chicago N Clark - Cardiology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Position Overview Advocate Masonic Hospital is seeking an experienced and patient-focused Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Ambulatory Cardiology team. This role offers the opportunity to develop a comprehensive outpatient cardiology practice within a collaborative, high-acuity cardiovascular program. The APP will play a key role in managing patients across the continuum of care, including pre-operative evaluations, post-hospital discharges, post-procedural follow-ups, and ongoing ambulatory cardiology management. This position is ideal for an APP seeking a stable weekday schedule, strong clinical support, and long-term professional growth within cardiology.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality outpatient care for cardiology and interventional cardiology patients, including:

• Pre-operative and pre-procedure assessments
• Post-hospital discharge visits
• Post-interventional follow-up (e.g., PCI, cath procedures)
• Longitudinal follow-up for established cardiology patients

Collaborate closely with interventional cardiologists, general cardiologists, inpatient cardiology teams, and clinical support staff. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and care plans. Participate in care coordination to ensure continuity between inpatient and outpatient settings. Practice evidence-based medicine while supporting quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance Monday–Friday clinic schedule. After successful completion of orientation, opportunity to work four 10-hour clinic shifts per week. No weekday call responsibilities.

Training & Onboarding Comprehensive onboarding and specialty training provided. Clinical schedule adjusted as needed to support learning and professional development. Ongoing mentorship within a well-established cardiology APP team.

Inpatient Weekend Coverage (Future Expectation). After establishing an independent ambulatory practice (typically 12–15 months, based on experience), all APPs participate in inpatient cardiology weekend service. Coverage requirement: approximately 5–6 weekends per year. This is not on-call duty. Work schedules are adjusted to accommodate weekend coverage. Weekend differential pay is provided for all weekend shifts worked.

Why Join Advocate Masonic Hospital
Well-respected cardiovascular and interventional cardiology programs
Strong APP professional practice model with growth and leadership opportunities
Predictable clinic schedule with long-term flexibility
Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on high-quality patient care
Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical responsibilities: Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies. Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives. Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families. Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary. Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies. Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).

Other responsibilities: Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary. Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals. Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization. Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification Required: Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, PA-C License AND Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, AND Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.

Education Required: Masters Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Physician Studies.

Experience Required: No experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team. Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record. Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing. Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. Lift up to 20 lbs over the head. Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance. Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care.