Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Cardiology

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health Jackson is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive cardiology care in a balanced inpatient/outpatient setting. This full-time role welcomes new graduates and offers mentorship from experienced cardiologists.

Responsibilities include pre-op clearances, follow-up care, and coordination with the cardiology team, with travel between nearby HF locations as needed. A supportive, multidisciplinary environment is provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant (MSPS/MPA).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• State licensure or certification as NP or PA; DEA certification.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient responsibilities: Pre-operative cardiac clearances for surgical patients; manage follow-up appointments and post-discharge care coordination; perform same-day heart appointments with RN triage; provide general follow-up care under cardiologist supervision; maintain continuity of care and patient education.
• Inpatient responsibilities: Round with cardiologists on hospitalized patients; conduct follow-up consultations to ensure adherence to care plans; collaborate with cardiology team on clinical decisions.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant (MSPS/MPA)

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant providing comprehensive cardiology care in a 50/50 inpatient/outpatient setting at Henry Ford Health Jackson. This full-time position welcomes new graduates and offers mentorship from experienced cardiologists.

Outpatient Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative cardiac clearances for surgical patients
• Manage hospital follow-up appointments and post-discharge care coordination
• Perform same-day heart appointments (patient flow triaged by RNs)
• Provide general follow-up care for established patients under cardiologist supervision
• Maintain continuity of care and patient education

Inpatient Responsibilities

• Round with cardiologists on hospitalized patients
• Conduct follow-up consultations to ensure adherence to established care plans
• Collaborate with the cardiology team on clinical decision-making and patient management

Schedule & Logistics

• Full-time position: 40 hours per week, day shift
• Weekend coverage: Approximately 1 in 4 weekends
• No on-call requirements
• Travel between two locations (5 miles apart) 1-2 times monthly on the same day
• Locations: HF Jackson Hospital, HF Cardiology Jackson, HF Cardiovascular Medicine - Hillsdale, and HF Cardiology Jonesville

Patient Population

• Adult cardiology caseload
• No operative/surgical responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant (MSPAS/MPA)
• Current state licensure or certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• DEA

Preferred Qualifications

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) clinical experience
• Prior cardiology experience