Cardiology - Cardiovascular Access Unit - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Syracuse, NY

St. Joseph's Health - Syracuse, NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, vision, and dent

Paid malpractice tail coverage

CME time & $2,500 annual expense

Paid time away from the practice

403b Retirement savings program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Access Unit (CVAU).

You will collaborate with interventional cardiologists to support pre-procedural evaluation, post-procedural care, and timely cardiovascular coordination. The role offers a structured, weekday-only schedule within a unit designed to streamline access and improve patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Cardiology experience preferred, but new grads welcome.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete and review pre-procedure H&Ps, labs, and medication reconciliation.
• Enter pre-operative and post-operative orders.
• Perform patient consultations, including procedure education and expectations.
• Monitor and manage post-procedure and access-site complications.
• Address nursing needs and coordinate post-procedural care.
• Place discharge orders, manage discharge planning, and provide patient education.
• Place admission orders when necessary.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiovascular Access Unit (CVAU) team. In this role, the advanced practice provider will collaborate directly with interventional cardiologists to support pre procedural evaluation, post-procedural management, and the coordination of timely cardiovascular care. This position offers a structured, weekday-only schedule within a unit designed to streamline access, enhance patient safety, and improve continuity across the cardiovascular service line.

Position Details:

• Complete and review pre-procedure H&Ps, lab work, and medication reconciliation
• Enter pre-operative and post-operative orders
• Perform patient consultations, including procedure education and expectation setting
• Monitor and manage post-procedure and access-site complications
• Address nursing needs and coordinate post-procedural care
• Place discharge orders, manage discharge planning, and provide patient education and instructions
• Place admission orders when necessary

Opportunity Highlights:

• Location: St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY
• Predictable weekday-only schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays
• Focused role within a specialized Cardiovascular Access Unit
• Strong collaboration with interventional cardiologists and cardiology APPs
• Excellent work-life balance in a highly organized care setting
• Exposure to a specialized cardiovascular patient population

Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Cardiology experience preferred, but new grads welcome
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care

Compensation:

Competitive salary range: $124,532-$146,918
Starting Bonus: $5,000.00
The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and does not include potential productivity bonuses, quality performance incentives, or other forms of cash compensation. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and market factors in accordance with State law.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• Paid malpractice, including tail coverage
• CME time & $2,500 annual expense allowance
• Paid time away from the practice
• 403b Retirement savings program
• Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.