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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

General Cardiology

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
  • Hold a current license to practice as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in North Carolina, with current prescriptive privileges and a Drug Enforcement Administration license.
  • Hold current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications.
  • Nurse practitioners must have Acute Care Certification.
  • Physician assistants must hold certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  • Maintain all licenses and certifications mandated by the Hospital Credentialing Committee.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality care to patients in the Greater Charlotte community at Carolinas Medical Center as part of a team of cardiology physicians and advanced practice providers.
  • Direct in-hospital care and perform medical acts independently and in collaboration with on-call physicians.
  • Cover cardiology specialty services, including general cardiology, electrophysiology, interventional and structural heart, and heart failure, VAD, and transplant services during night shifts.
  • Triage and perform consults and admissions; collect, synthesize, and document data; order appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic testing; and consult other services when appropriate.
  • Take medical histories, assess patients' medical conditions, interpret findings, and independently formulate assessments and plans.
  • Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues to support a positive patient experience.
  • Evaluate new admissions and consults efficiently, perform accurate histories and physical examinations, and document thoroughly and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
  • Diagnose and treat conditions in the cardiovascular population.
  • Order and facilitate indicated testing, including laboratory work, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and cardiac catheterizations; explain procedure risks and benefits to patients and families.
  • Recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
  • Work closely with inpatient teams and sign out patients to appropriate services at the end of each shift.
  • Participate in evaluations with the primary supervising physician as directed by state laws.
  • Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education for job-related growth.
  • Work the night shift on a seven-on, seven-off schedule from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in cardiology.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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