Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiology - Comprehensive Aortic Program - Marietta, GA

WellStar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WellStar Health System seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join their Comprehensive Aortic Program at Kennestone Hospital. This role involves delivering patient-centered care in collaboration with healthcare specialists. Candidates should have a strong background in cardiovascular or vascular care, accompanied by a Georgia license and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Latest surgical technologies

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current GA licensure with prescriptive authority.
• Minimum 2 years of APP experience in cardiovascular surgery or cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with aortic disease.
• Assist in managing patients undergoing aortic procedures.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Georgia licensure as NP or PA

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Wellstar Medical Group is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Comprehensive Aortic Program at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

As an APP in this innovative program, you will collaborate closely with cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, cardiologists, radiologists, and genetic counselors to provide high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum – from inpatient management to outpatient follow-up and surveillance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive clinical care to patients with acute and chronic aortic disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Perform history and physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop and implement treatment plans, and monitor progress.

• Assist in the management of patients undergoing open and endovascular aortic procedures.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for patient case discussions, treatment planning, and long-term surveillance.

• Coordinate genetic screening and family-based care pathways for patients with hereditary aortic conditions.

• Educate patients and families on disease process, treatment options, and follow-up care.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical pathways and protocols specific to aortic disease.

• Participate in data collection, outcomes tracking, and quality improvement initiatives within the Comprehensive Aortic Program.

• Share responsibility for on-call rotation and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

• Current Georgia licensure as an NP or PA, with prescriptive authority.

• Minimum 2 years of APP experience, preferably in cardiovascular surgery, vascular surgery, or cardiology.

• BLS and ACLS certification required.

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to patient-centered care and lifelong learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing patients with complex aortic conditions.

• Familiarity with CT angiography, vascular imaging, and postoperative surveillance protocols.

• Experience with Epic EMR and clinical documentation.

• Participation in research, registry data, or quality initiatives related to vascular or cardiothoracic disease.

Why Join Wellstar?

At Wellstar, we value innovation, collaboration, and compassion. Our Comprehensive Aortic Program is designed to offer leading-edge, personalized care using the latest surgical and endovascular technologies. You’ll be part of a progressive health system that fosters professional growth and provides the resources needed to thrive in a highly specialized environment.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.