Cardiology NP / PA Norwalk Hospital

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital, part of Northwell Health, seeks a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for PRN coverage in Norwalk, Connecticut. The role involves stress testing coverage (Regular and Nuclear), noninvasive cardiology testing, and cross-coverage of TEE and cardioversions, with inpatient and outpatient consult support.

The ideal candidate has board certification and at least one year in cardiology or medicine, excellent communication, and the ability to work both with a team and

Qualifications

• Board-certified NP or PA with at least 1 year of cardiology or medicine experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Connecticut NP/PA license, Connecticut CS registration, and Federal DEA are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for stress testing (Regular and Nuclear) and noninvasive cardiology testing.
• Cross-cover TEE and cardioversions as needed.
• Support inpatient and outpatient consults; collaborate with CHF Readmission Team.

Skills

Cardiology NP/PA

Board-certified

Job description

Description

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Opportunity – Norwalk Hospital, Connecticut (One Hour from New York City)

Norwalk Hospital has an excellent opportunity for a PRNCardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Norwalk, Connecticut. The NP or PA in Cardiology provides coverage for stress testing (Regular and Nuclear), noninvasive Cardiology testing and cross covers TEE and cardioversions. The NP or PA supports patient care by performing/ supporting inpatient and outpatient consults. The NP or PA works with the CHF Readmission Team on improvement projects. Our practice has three cardiologists and two advanced practitioners.We are located in suburban Fairfield County about one hour outside of New York City.

The ideal candidate will be a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and have at least one year of advanced practice experience in Cardiology or Medicine and/or a solid history of nursing experience in Cardiology or Medicine settings. We are seeking excellent communication,clinicaland interpersonal skills. The candidate must be able to work well both with a large multidisciplinary team as well as independently. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. State of Connecticut Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license, Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration, and Federal DEA arerequired.

Norwalk Hospital has 366 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 50,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Our Medical Group employs1000+ physiciansadvanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York.The Heart and VascularInstitute isproud to beaffiliatedwith the Cleveland Clinic.

Norwalk Hospital is ideally situated in Fairfield County, Connecticut, along the Long Island Sound. The city of Norwalk is rich in cultural diversity and offers many venues for 4seasonoutdoor and indoor recreation. There are excellent public and private schools and universities in our area. New York City is easily accessible by car or train. Norwalk Hospital has been a proud part of this community since 1892.

Norwalk Hospital is a member of Northwell Health, a network which serves1.5 million residentsacross New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

For more information about this job, contactStephanie Ramirezat [e-mail]

Salary Range: $75.00 Hourly Per Diem Rate

Available benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Wellness Programs. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.