APP Specialist - Cardiology

UT Health Science Center at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a full-time faculty NP or PA to serve as an Advanced Practice Provider in General Cardiology. The role involves delivering comprehensive cardiovascular care to adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified NP candidates need an MSN (DNP preferred) and Texas APRN license with national NP certification. PA candidates require an accredited PA program and Texas PA license; prior cardiology experience is

Qualifications

• MSN required for NP candidates; DNP preferred.
• Active Texas APRN license and national NP certification.
• PA candidates must complete accredited PA program and hold Texas PA license.
• Cardiology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to adult patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Support inpatient cardiology services at Multispecialty & Research Hospital (MSRH).
• Assist with cardiovascular imaging and diagnostic testing services.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians to ensure efficient delivery of cardiovascular services.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred

Texas APRN license

Texas Physician Assistant license

Job description

UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine

Department of Medicine – Division of Cardiology

APP Specialist General Cardiology:

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA), is seeking a full-time faculty Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to serve as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in General Cardiology.

Qualifications:

For Nurse Practitioner candidates, a Master of Science in Nursing is required, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is preferred. Candidates must hold an active Texas license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and maintain national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.

For Physician Assistant candidates, completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and an active Texas Physician Assistant license are required.

Prior clinical experience or specialized training in Cardiology is preferred.

Position Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working collaboratively with cardiologists, physicians, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Clinical responsibilities will include supporting inpatient cardiology services at Multispecialty & Research Hospital(MSRH), assisting with cardiovascular imaging and diagnostic testing services, and providing direct patient care in outpatient cardiology clinics.

Responsibilities may include conducting patient evaluations, managing cardiovascular conditions, coordinating diagnostic testing and follow-up care, and assisting with inpatient consultations and clinical management.

The APP will collaborate with supervising physicians to support clinical operations, patient access, continuity of care, and the efficient delivery of cardiovascular services. The selected candidate may also participate in the clinical education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as administrative and quality improvement initiatives within the Division of Cardiology.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

• Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
• Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
• Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
• Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
• FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
• Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
• Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

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