Nurse Practitioner- Vascular- Tucson, AZ

Tucson Physician Group Holdings; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Continuing medical education (CME)

Job summary

Carondelet Medical Group in Tucson, AZ seeks a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiovascular team at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The role focuses on outpatient cardiology care, collaboration with physicians, and managing complex patients in a clinic setting. Ideal candidates will have NP/PA credentials, a cardiovascular focus, and the ability to support timely access to care in a high-volume practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in nursing or physician assistant studies.
• Current license or certification to practice as required by law.
• Experience in cardiovascular outpatient/inpatient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Tenet policies and HIPAA compliance.
• Obtain and record health history and perform comprehensive physical exams.
• Diagnose and treat cardiovascular patients and plan referrals as needed.
• Order medications and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Assist physicians and participate in patient care conferences.

Skills

Cardiology care

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Diagnostic testing

Education

Master's prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job Summary

Carondelet Medical Group is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiovascular team at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, AZ. This role offers the opportunity to be an integral part of a busy and growing cardiology practice, supporting timely access to care for a high-volume patient population. The position is ideal for an NP or PA who enjoys outpatient cardiovascular care, collaboration with physicians, and managing complex medical patients in a clinic-based setting.

Position Highlights

• Full-time Cardiology NP/PA opportunity
• Outpatient and inpatient setting
• Manages new and established cardiology patients to improve access and throughput
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing and develops treatment plans
• Collaborative, team-based environment with cardiologists and clinical staff

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Continuing medical education (CME) allowance
• Malpractice insurance

Responsibilities

1. Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
2. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
3. Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
4. Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
5. Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
6. Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
7. Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
8. Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
9. Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
10. Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
11. Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
12. Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
13. Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
14. Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
15. Orders medications.
16. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Experience:

Certifications:

Required: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. RNP License. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

Physical Demands:

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