Cardiology Inpatient Heart Failure - Full-Time NP/PA

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Reimbursement up to $2,500

Generous PTO starting at 25 days/year

Relocation Assistance of $7,500

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Cardiology Heart Failure Team. The role involves working collaboratively in a dynamic inpatient environment, focusing on heart failure and transplant cases. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited program with relevant licenses and certifications, and possess at least two years of experience in a cardiovascular care setting. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred.
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a cardiovascular or heart failure care environment.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret cardiac imaging reports and explain findings to patients.
• Manage incoming outpatient patient communications and phone calls.
• Determine appropriate patient care plans using medical decision-making skills.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects; potential to precept students.
• Uphold Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist missions and values.

Skills

Cardiology care experience

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Education

PA program graduation

NP Master’s degree or higher

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Explore an exciting opportunity with AHWFB's Cardiology Heart Failure Team as we eagerly welcome a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic inpatient team in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

What We Have To Offer

• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy 12 hour shifts - 14 shifts per month- 1-2 weekends per month - Nights when needed.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

Work In a Collaborative, Academic Environment

The Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Heart and Vascular Center is a national leader in heart and vascular care, surgery and research. We house western North Carolina's only advanced cardiac care and transplant program.

What You'll Do

As a Heart Failure Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will collaborate closely with our skilled attending cardiologists, alongside fellow cardiology APPs, and a compassionate team of dedicated cardiology nurses and staff. Focused primarily on Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant cases, this role offers an exciting avenue for participation in educational and scholarly activities, enriching our thriving academic clinical environment.

• Able to review and interpret cardiac imaging reports, explain abnormal findings to patients, and work with supervising attendings to generate next diagnostic and therapeutic steps.
• Manage and respond to incoming outpatient patient digital communications and phone calls.
• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects
• Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
• Minimum of two years of experience in a cardiovascular or heart failure care environment
• BLS and ACLS certification required

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required
• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
• Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC
• Minimum of two years of experience in a cardiovascular or heart failure care environment
• BLS and ACLS certification required

Where You'll Live

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023.

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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.

• 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 teammate's 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

Atrium Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.