Cardiology APP - Heart Failure Clinic (NP/PA)

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,900 - 122,606; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

403(b) retirement savings plan

CME funds and professional development

Tuition assistance for continued ed.

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Advanced Heart Failure Program. This outpatient-focused role emphasizes education, care coordination, and outcomes improvement within the Heart Failure Bridge Clinic.

The ideal candidate has cardiology experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment. No weekends; 4-day, 10-hour weekdays.

Qualifications

• AGACNP or AGPCNP certification required for Nurse Practitioners.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification.
• Maryland NP or PA license (or eligibility) and cardiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients referred to the Heart Failure Bridge Clinic.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Assess volume status and determine interventions, including IV diuretic therapy when indicated.
• Coordinate transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide clinical support to HFBC nursing and support staff.
• Liaise between heart failure clinics, inpatient teams, and multidisciplinary providers.
• Document and bill for professional services in line with protocols.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

AGACNP/AGPCNP certification

PA program graduate

NCCPA certification

Job description

Requisition #:673126 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Nurse Practitioner Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

Make a Difference in Advanced Heart Failure Care at Johns Hopkins! Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Advanced Heart Failure Program within the Heart Failure Bridge Clinic (HFBC). This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialized care to patients with complex heart failure while collaborating with heart failure physicians, APPs, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about cardiology, enjoys managing complex patients, and values autonomy in a highly collaborative academic environment.

Position Highlights

• Full-time position with a 4-day, 10- hour weekday schedule
• No weekends or holidays
• Outpatient-focused role with a strong emphasis on patient education, care coordination, and improving outcomes
• Opportunity to work directly with Advanced Heart Failure faculty and participate in clinical research initiatives

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients referred to the Heart Failure Bridge Clinic
• Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with physicians on complex cases
• Assess volume status and determine appropriate interventions, including IV diuretic therapy when indicated
• Coordinate transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provide clinical support and guidance to HFBC nursing and support staff
• Serve as a liaison between heart failure specialty clinics, inpatient teams, and multidisciplinary providers
• Ensure care delivery aligns with established clinical protocols and quality standards
• Document and bill for professional services provided

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioners:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP) certification required

Physician Assistants

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification required

Additional Requirements

• Current Maryland NP or PA license (or eligibility)
• Prior cardiology experience required
• Heart failure management experience preferred
• New graduates may be considered with prior cardiology experience.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Why Join Johns Hopkins?

Benefits

At Johns Hopkins, we support our APPs with opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patient care. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits package
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• CME funds and professional development support
• Tuition assistance for continued education and career advancement
• Generous paid time off and work-life balance programs
• Opportunities to collaborate with world-renowned physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps transform the lives of patients living with advanced heart failure. The salary range is provided below along with notes on compensation during candidate screening.

Salary Range: Minimum 58.03/hour - Maximum 89.94/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.