NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant- Cardiology

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CME allowance

PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our cardiology team. The role blends inpatient and outpatient responsibilities to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care alongside our cardiology physicians.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, managing acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, assisting in rounds, and educating patients on heart health.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP or PA in Texas.
• National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA).
• Cardiology or inpatient acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, histories, and physicals in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic studies.
• Assist in hospital rounds, admissions, and discharges.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists.
• Educate patients and families on heart health, disease management, and lifestyle modifications.
• Document all care in the EMR in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed NP/PA in TX

National certification (ANCC/AANP/NCCPA)

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedNurse PractitionerorPhysician Assistantto join our cardiology team inSan Antonio, TX. This role offers a balanced mix ofinpatient and outpatient responsibilities, providing comprehensive cardiovascular care in collaboration with our cardiology physicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, histories, and physicals in both inpatient and outpatient settings

• Manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions

• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic studies

• Assist in hospital rounds, admissions, and discharges

• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists

• Educate patients and families on heart health, disease management, and lifestyle modifications

• Document all care in the EMR in a timely and accurate manner

Qualifications

• LicensedNurse PractitionerorPhysician Assistantin the state of Texas

• National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)

• Cardiology or inpatient acute care experience required

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time position with a mix of hospital and clinic hours

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, CME allowance, PTO, and 403(b) retirement plan