Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - Rex NCHV Physicians and APPs

UNC REX Healthcare; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC REX Healthcare in Smithfield, North Carolina is seeking a driven Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their interdisciplinary healthcare team. This role involves providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients with a focus on autonomy and professional growth.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited advanced practice provider program and have strong clinical competencies, leadership skills, and effective communication abilities. This position offers a per diem work schedule with variable hours.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in North Carolina.
• Board certification if required.
• DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Obtain health history and perform physical assessments.
• Educate clients and families about conditions and treatments.
• Participate in community outreach and system improvement.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical competency

Leadership skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Completion of accredited APRN or PA program

Job description

Description

Are you a driven and compassionate Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking to make a significant impact in patient care? Join the busiest cardiology service in the UNC Healthcare System, where you’ll utilize the latest clinical guidelines, innovations, and technologies.

Our NPs and PAs enjoy unparalleled autonomy and independence, backed by the full support of our esteemed cardiologists. Work alongside a team of talented and caring professionals in an environment that prioritizes patient care above all else.

If you’re ready to elevate your career and contribute to an exceptional cardiovascular team, we want to hear from you! Contact us today to explore this exciting opportunity.

Cardiology experience preferred.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary

An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high‑quality, cost‑effective care to patients within the APP’s scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Obtain relevant health and medical history, perform thorough physical assessment, review and interpret diagnostic tests, develop differential diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medications in line with departmental guidelines, conduct preventive health screenings, maintain comprehensive records, and prioritize workflow to maintain high productivity.
• Education: Educate clients and families about medical conditions, treatments, and follow‑up; collaborate with clinicians, staff, and students to provide continuity of care; develop educational materials; provide instruction to physicians, residents, nursing, ancillaries, and students; recognize and pursue self‑learning needs; attend educational programs.
• Leadership: Provide instruction to physicians, residents, nursing, ancillaries, and students through precepting, lectures, training, CE, rounds, and staff meetings; participate in community outreach and system improvement initiatives; apply contextual knowledge to optimize health care delivery.
• Professionalism: Interact respectfully and timely with patients, families, and coworkers; respond to customer needs; accept responsibility for outcomes; share workload responsibilities with the team.
• Quality/Research: Engage in continuous quality improvement, consult with management on clinical and system issues, lead interdisciplinary teams for integrated patient care, update protocols and guidelines based on evidence, influence policy-making, and develop new clinical programs to improve patient care.

Education Requirements

• Completion of an accredited graduate‑level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Certified Nurse Midwife) in the state of North Carolina.
• Board certification if required by the Department.
• DEA registration.

Professional Experience Requirements

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective written and verbal communication, and strong analytical skills.
• Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex NCHV Physicians and APPs

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 (as needed)

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Healthcare System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.