Lead Outpatient Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Description

Specialization :

Cardiology Non Invasive

Job Summary :

Methodist Healthcare, the leading provider of cardiovascular services in South Texas, is expanding and looking for a lead nurse practitioner or physician assistant to become part of our established and collaborative team in San Antonio, TX.

Job details :

Manage and coordinate the healthcare of patients in collaboration with cardiologist

Achieve thorough competency in all aspects of stress testing

Document, maintain, and review patient records, charts, and other relevant information in the EMR system

In collaboration with leadership, develop new programs to optimize clinical care and enable APP development

Administrative time would be 20 -50% of the role

Full and comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, malpractice insurance

Retirement savings program with employer matching program

Paid malpractice and continuing medical education

Qualified Candidates :

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Minimum of 5 years of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) clinical experience

At least 3 years of leadership experience (5 years preferred) while maintaining an active patient care practice

Eligible for a Texas license

Master’s Degree in Nursing (DNP preferred) or Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related discipline

Preferred experience in cardiology practice and cardiac inpatient care

Preferred in large multisite practice management

Preferred experience in managing advanced practice provider leadership or clinical practice management

About Methodist Healthcare System :

More than 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, operating 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 strong economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity, and green technologies. The city’s Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is projected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This thriving city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions, while maintaining a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also benefit from a cost of living slightly below the national average, due to lower housing costs and the absence of state income tax.