Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 116,035 - 136,512; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

CME allowance

Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Job summary

100 Albany Med Health System is seeking a full‑time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Albany, New York, to join our Division of Cardiology. This role involves providing high-quality cardiovascular care in a collaborative outpatient setting.

Key responsibilities include conducting follow-ups for patients with cardiovascular conditions, performing evaluations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a competitive salary range between $116,035-$136,512 along with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State.
• Interest or experience in cardiovascular medicine preferred.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and HIPAA confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient follow-up visits for patients with cardiovascular conditions.
• Perform pre-operative cardiovascular evaluations and risk assessments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies appropriately.
• Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic health record.

Skills

Cardiovascular medicine expertise

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Familiarity with electronic medical records

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program

Tools

Epic

Job description

Overview

Department/Unit: Medicine - Cardiology

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary: $116,035-$136,512

The Division of Cardiology at Albany Medical College is seeking a full‑time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our busy and collaborative outpatient cardiology practice. This position offers the opportunity to provide high‑quality cardiovascular care in a supportive, team‑oriented environment while working closely with cardiologists and multidisciplinary care teams. The role will primarily focus on outpatient follow‑up visits and pre‑operative cardiovascular evaluations, supporting continuity of care for patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions.

Position Highlights

• Full‑time Monday‑Friday 8am‑4:30pm
• Outpatient clinic‑based role
• Average 15 patients per day once fully trained; 2 half‑days of admin time (8 patients on admin days)
• Collaborative practice with cardiologists, nurses, and ancillary support staff
• Opportunity to build expertise in outpatient cardiovascular management

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient follow‑up visits for patients with cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, and valvular heart disease
• Perform pre‑operative cardiovascular evaluations and risk assessments for patients undergoing surgical procedures
• Obtain detailed medical histories and perform focused cardiovascular examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, ECGs, and cardiac imaging as appropriate
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists
• Provide medication management and patient education on cardiovascular disease prevention and management
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, surgeons, and other specialists
• Document patient encounters and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and practice efficiency efforts

Qualifications

• Current license and active registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State
• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Interest in or experience with cardiovascular medicine preferred
• Familiarity with electronic medical records; Epic experience preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Commitment to patient‑centered care and maintaining HIPAA confidentiality standards

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range $116,035-$136,512 with additional incentive bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence‑based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

HIPAA & Confidentiality

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.