Cardiovascular Advanced Practice NP/PA

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB's Department of Cardiovascular Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our General Cardiology outpatient team. You will perform outpatient visits, manage cardiovascular conditions, and coordinate care with cardiology faculty.

Education requirements include ARC-PA accredited PA program with NCCPA certification and Texas PA licensure, and ACEN/CCNE NP path with ANCC/AANP certification and Texas NP licensure.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification and Texas PA licensure required.
• Completion of a graduate-level NP program with ANCC/AANP certification and Texas NP licensure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinic visits, including new patient evaluations and follow-ups.
• Manage general cardiology conditions in the ambulatory setting.
• Perform cardiovascular assessments, history, physicals, and ECG interpretation.
• Educate patients and families on cardiovascular disease prevention and follow-up plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize treatment plans.
• Document encounters in Epic and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Outpatient care

Education

ARC-PA PA program

ACEN/CCNE NP program

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

UTMB's Department of Cardiovascular Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our General Cardiology outpatient team. You will perform outpatient visits, manage cardiovascular conditions, and coordinate care with cardiology faculty.

Education requirements include ARC-PA accredited PA program with NCCPA certification and Texas PA licensure, and ACEN/CCNE NP path with ANCC/AANP certification and Texas NP licensure.