Cardiology Interventional Advanced Practice Provider

Description

Specialization:
Cardiology Interventional

Job Summary:

Methodist Healthcare System is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Interventional Cardiology team in San Antonio, Texas. The APP will work collaboratively with interventional cardiologists, cardiovascular specialists, hospital staff, and multidisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.

 Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for cardiovascular patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, structural heart disease, and other cardiovascular conditions.
• Assist with inpatient rounding, consultations, and discharge planning.
• Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure assessments for cardiac catheterizations, PCI, peripheral interventions, and other cardiovascular procedures.
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic studies, including laboratory results, ECGs, echocardiograms, stress testing, vascular studies, and cardiac imaging.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Coordinate care with referring physicians, hospitalists, cardiovascular surgeons, nursing staff, and ancillary departments.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, treatment options, medications, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical documentation, and multidisciplinary cardiovascular conferences.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in weekend and call coverage as required by the practice. 

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner (ACNP or AGACNP preferred) or Physician Assistant
• Board certified and eligible for Texas licensure
• Prior cardiology or acute care/hospitalist experience preferred
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work independently overnight
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Incentives/Benefits Package:

In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:

• Paid malpractice
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME dues allowance and license reimbursement 

About Methodist Hospital & Methodist Healthcare System 

• Over 90 cardiology physicians in Methodist Physician Practices
• 25 cath labs
• Five accredited chest pain centers
• Two heart failure clinics
• Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually

San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.