Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Cardiovascular Medicine

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Brownstown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Brownstown Twp, MI. This full-time, days schedule role focuses on both inpatient consults and outpatient clinic care, under the guidance of cardiology specialists.

You will educate patients and families, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and perform credentialed procedures while expanding your clinical toolkit. Based in Michigan, you will contribute to high-quality cardiovascular care.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of cardiology experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• NP or PA graduate from an accredited program.
• National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA).
• ACLS / BLS / DEA required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular patients under the cardiologist.
• Split time: 50% inpatient consults and 2–3 weekly follow-ups; 50% outpatient clinic work.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and care plans.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, consultants, and the care team.
• Perform specialized procedures within credentialing and experience; expand clinical toolkit.
• Coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings for continuity.

Skills

Cardiology

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

• Full-time

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

Location: HFW Cardiology Brownstown | 23050 West Road Suite 120 Brownstown Twp, MI 48183

Status: Full-Time | Days

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Call/Weekends: No Call. Weekend coverage – no more than one weekend per month

What You Will Do

• Evaluate and treat inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular medicine patients under the direction of the cardiologist, providing comprehensive clinical care across both settings.
• Dedicate 50% of your time to inpatient consults and follow-up patients, with 2-3 inpatient follow-up clinics scheduled per week, ensuring continuity of care for hospitalized patients.
• Dedicate 50% of your time to outpatient cardiovascular medicine, delivering diagnostic and therapeutic services in the clinic setting.
• Become a diagnostic detective! Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with various cardiovascular conditions—no two days are exactly alike, and that's what makes this role exciting.
• Be the patient whisperer. Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions and care plans in a way that actually makes sense (and maybe even makes them smile).
• Lead the collaboration station. Work hand-in-hand with attending physicians, consultants, and your healthcare dream team to deliver optimal patient outcomes—because great care happens when everyone's on the same page.
• Master your craft. Perform specialized procedures within your credentialing and experience level, continuously expanding your clinical toolkit.
• Connect the dots. Seamlessly coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring patients receive consistent, comprehensive support every step of the way.
• Provide back-up support to other Advanced Practice Providers, contributing to team coverage and operational continuity.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of cardiology experience, both inpatient and outpatient settings (preferred)
• NP or PA graduate from an accredited program
• National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
• ACLS / BLS / DEA

Education & Training

• Nurse Practitioner (NP): Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
• Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

Licensure

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required)

Certification

• NP: National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
• PA: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required (may be obtained after hire)

DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure

• PA: DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
• NP: DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process