Wilmington Health Cardiology offers a well-balanced schedule of outpatient clinic and inpatient care (1:5). Enjoy a collaborative environment including Three General, Two Interventional and One EP Cardiologist and Five Advanced Practitioners.
Our Cardiology Nurse Practitioners (NP) or Physician Assistants (PA) plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive cardiovascular care to patients across various clinical settings. They conduct detailed patient assessments, diagnosing cardiovascular conditions, and developing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams. Our Advanced Care Practitioners manage both acute and chronic cardiac conditions, ensuring continuity of care through patient education, follow-up, and coordination of diagnostic testing and interventions. By utilizing evidence-based practices and staying current with advancements in cardiology, our practitioners regularly contribute to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Our Advanced Care Practitioners are essential in supporting our mission to provide compassionate, efficient, and quality inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current and unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the United States.
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as an NP or PA in Cardiology or outpatient Internal Medicine.
- Strong knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
- Ability to perform and interpret cardiovascular diagnostic assessments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced certification such as Acute Care NP or Cardiology PA specialty certification.
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and telemedicine platforms.
- Familiarity with clinical research protocols and participation in quality improvement initiatives.
- Completion of continuing education courses focused on the latest cardiology treatments and technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive cardiovascular patient assessments including history taking, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests such as EKGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with a range of cardiac conditions including heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and hypertension.
- Collaborate closely with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Provide patient education on disease management, lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and preventive cardiology to empower patients in their health journey.
- Monitor patient progress through follow-up visits, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and facilitate referrals for advanced interventions or specialty care when indicated.
- Provide first-call general cardiology support for the EP Cardiologist, which includes after hours and weekend work.
Skills:
The required and preferred skills are integral to delivering high-quality cardiovascular care on a daily basis. Clinical assessment and diagnostic interpretation skills enable the practitioner to accurately identify cardiac conditions and tailor treatment plans effectively. Strong communication and patient education skills are essential for fostering patient understanding and adherence to therapeutic regimens. Collaboration and teamwork skills facilitate seamless coordination with cardiologists and other healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes. Additionally, proficiency with EHR systems and telemedicine enhances documentation accuracy and expands access to care, while ongoing professional development ensures the practitioner remains current with evolving cardiology practices.
Wilmington Health Providers enjoy a strong benefits package that includes medical/dental insurance, 401k w/ Match, PDO and CME. Additionally, the opportunity includes a strong base salary with a generous bonus progiram
1:5 inpatient/call schedule
M-F, 8-5 outpatient clinic hours.
40 hours weekly, Full Time w/ Benefits
Skills Required
- Current and unrestricted United States licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- At least one year of clinical experience as an NP or PA in cardiology or outpatient internal medicine
- Strong knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology
- Ability to perform and interpret cardiovascular diagnostic assessments
- Acute Care NP or cardiology PA specialty certification
- Experience with electronic health record systems and telemedicine platforms
- Familiarity with clinical research protocols and quality improvement initiatives
- Continuing education focused on current cardiology treatments and technologies
What We Do
Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty clinic with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. In 2013, Wilmington Health was named a 2013 Acclaim Award Honoree by the American Medical Group Association (AMGA). The prestigious honor is awarded annually to only three national healthcare organizations. Previous esteemed Acclaim Award Honorees include Mayo Clinic Health System, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and The Cleveland Clinic. Wilmington Health’s drive to become a High Performance Health System (HPHS) began over five years ago by taking a programmatic approach involving a three part system of change including direction setting by our leadership, process improvement at the ground level, and a redesign of the most elemental processes throughout the organization. A priority was given to paying careful attention to metrics, analysis, and critical assessment of each innovation and how these changes may affect the total cost of care. Only by understanding each of these aspects at work, was the organization able to pragmatically and intelligently design a future approach to the provision of healthcare. Additionally, Wilmington Health leadership began to put greater focus on creating a culture of change within the organization, understanding that this is the most powerful tool in any transformative process. Included were new and improved support systems for staff and providers and development of an inspirational approach to leading the entire team to provide patient-centered healthcare. July 2012, Wilmington Health partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to form an ACO agreement. This was the first insurer-provider Accountable Care Organization in the region.
