Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant ~ Cardiology

US HealthCare Careers; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US HealthCare Careers is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team, providing specialized care to cardiac and vascular patients. This role includes performing vital diagnostic services, treatment interventions, and ensuring clear communication while prioritizing patient safety.

Qualifications

• License as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Maine required.
• Current BLS Certification from American Heart Association mandatory.
• Preferred experience in cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced cardiac and vascular diagnostic and treatment services.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Document patient visits.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Patient prioritization

Education

Graduate of accredited physician assistant program

Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Join a dedicated team of cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and other healthcare professionals providing specialty care to cardiac and vascular patients. You will perform advanced cardiac and vascular diagnostic and treatment services including cardiac angioplasty and open-heart surgery, as well as many other advanced procedures.

Perform physical examinations on Adult patients to include patient’s medical, family, and social history.

• Documents all patient visits in electronic medical record in a timely manner
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Interprets subjective and objective data to formulate a diagnosis
• Formulates treatment plans within the provider’s scope of practice
• Implements therapeutic interventions when appropriate
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic laboratory tests, EKGs and radiological studies
• Enters all orders for treatments and medications to be administered
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Provides patient education and counseling regarding disease processes, test results, discharge planning, and preventative healthcare
• Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies

Requirements
License as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the state of Maine
PA must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program; NCCPA certified
NP must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
PA must complete 100 hours of CME every two (2) years and take the recertification exam every six (6) years
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS preferred
Experience in cardiology preferred

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skill and ability
Ability to prioritize patients by level of acuity

US HealthCare Careers ~ [e-mail] ~ 408-686-9450