Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Cardiology- Sheboygan- Would prefer experience-

Advocate Aurora Health; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Advocate Health in Sheboygan, WI, seeks Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) for its growing Cardiology program. The role blends inpatient cardiology with outpatient clinic work within a team-based model, including interventional cardiology and heart failure clinics.

The position offers a demanding yet rewarding environment, opportunities to influence care design, and a structured onboarding process. Licensure, board certification, and BLS are required; prior APC experience is preferred but

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant license to practice in the state.
• It must include PA-C certification (NCCPA).
• RN license to practice in the state and NP certifications (ANCC or AANP).
• DEA registration and BLS certification are required or can be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient cardiology care as the primary focus (stress testing).
• Outpatient clinic support as the team expands.
• Weekday schedule with weekend coverage (approx. 1 in 5 weekends) after training.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Decision making

Independent work

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Join us and reimagine health care

Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation, has multiple opportunities for Advanced Practice Clinicians in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Why choose Advocate Health:

• Our clinician-led medical group, under the leadership of Rhonda Hoyer, VP and Chief Advanced Practice Officer, is focused on excellence, transformation and reputation through your voice
• Committed to cultivating the ingenuity of our diverse personalities and teams
• APCs actively engaged in leadership
• Continuing medical education flexibility
• Access to fully integrated continuum of care
• Practice at top of licensure
• Structured on-boarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs
• Variety of opportunities
• On-going professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits

Whether you’re looking to practice in the heart of a city such as Chicago or Milwaukee, a clinic in the suburbs, or a charming small town, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We’re seeking Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) to join our Cardiology team in Sheboygan, Wisconsin as we continue to expand and strengthen care across both hospital and clinic settings.

This is an opportunity to join a growing and evolving program with a true inpatient and outpatient cardiology role within a broad general cardiology practice, including interventional cardiology, a dedicated heart failure clinic, and a growing electrophysiology service, all within a team-based care environment.

Current Focus

We are actively working to:

• Strengthen inpatient coverage
• Rebuild and expand outpatient access (general cardiology and heart failure)
• Enhance APP onboarding, training, and long-term development
• Foster a collaborative, supportive team environment

About the role:

This position includes:

• Inpatient cardiology care (primary focus initially), including stress testing
• Outpatient clinic support as the team expands
• Scheduled Monday through Friday, with weekend hospital coverage (approximately 1 in 5 weekends) added once fully trained

You will have the opportunity to:

• Manage a broad range of cardiovascular conditions
• Work closely with physician and APP colleagues in a team-based model
• Contribute to care model development and workflow design

Cardiology experience is preferred, but we welcome motivated candidates with strong acute care or internal medicine backgrounds, including those looking to build a career in cardiology within a structured and supportive environment.

Licenses & Certifications

• Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
• Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices, and
• Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or
• Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion.

Degrees

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant.
• Master's Degree in Nursing

Required Functional Experience

• Would prefer APP experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing and equipment (i.e., goggles, lead apron, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.