*POSITION SUMMARY:*

We are seeking an experienced *Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)* to join our established hospital-based cardiology team in Worcester, Massachusetts.

*Enjoy a reduced workweek of just 24 to 30 hours, with weekday-only scheduling and no weekends.* This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced cardiology provider seeking greater work-life balance without sacrificing competitive compensation, benefits, or professional growth.

*Position highlights:*

* Competitive annual salary of $85,000 to $109,000 (DOE)
* Flexible schedule of 24 to 30 hours per week.
* *Weekday-only scheduling with no weekends.*
* 163 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually.
* $1,900 annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
* Opportunities for additional overtime or bonus compensation.
* Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

The Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider participates in the care of patients across multiple clinical settings. This position manages the flow of patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiovascular Interventional Laboratory (CVIL), including patients discharged the same day and those admitted to the cardiac telemetry floor for post-procedural monitoring.

The role also includes managing direct admissions from outpatient clinics for monitoring of antiarrhythmic therapy, caring for patients transferred from outside hospitals with acute cardiac conditions, and supervising multiple forms of cardiac stress testing.

There may also be opportunities to scrub in and serve as first or second assistant during cardiac electrophysiology procedures, including pacemaker implants and ablations.

*ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*

* Complete daily rounds on post-procedure cardiac inpatients and direct admissions.
* Recognize, respond to, and manage post-procedural complications.
* Review laboratory findings and diagnostic studies, including EKGs and chest X-rays.
* Present and discuss clinical findings with the attending cardiologist to establish treatment plans.
* Document daily progress notes and treatment plans in the electronic medical record.
* Participate in discharge planning from admission through hospitalization, including preparing discharge instructions.
* Write prescriptions, including Schedule II medications, for patients discharged home or transferred to short-term rehabilitation.
* Complete histories and physicals, discharge summaries, and transfer summaries using voice-recognition or transcription services.
* Perform medication reconciliation and enter pre-procedure, post-procedure, and admission orders.
* Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and their families.
* Provide psychological, emotional, and informational support to patients and families.
* Communicate patient needs to the appropriate members of the clinical team.
* Provide clinical education to advanced practice students and medical residents regarding cardiology policies and procedures.
* Supervise cardiovascular stress testing, including exercise stress tests, exercise stress echocardiograms, and exercise or pharmacologic nuclear stress tests.
* Communicate abnormal stress-test findings promptly to the ordering provider.
* Provide an initial response to acute complications and emergencies and initiate appropriate clinical interventions.
* Collaborate with cardiology NPs and PAs to coordinate patient flow and maintain appropriate coverage within the CVIL and cardiac stress-testing laboratories

*QUALIFICATIONS:*

* At least two years of relevant cardiology experience required.
* Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
* Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
* Current Massachusetts NP or PA license, or eligibility for licensure.
* Current DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR), or ability to obtain before beginning clinical duties.
* Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

*SCHEDULE:*

* *24 to 30 hours per week.*
* Weekday-only scheduling, Monday through Friday.
* *No weekends.*
* Schedule coordinated with the cardiology team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,017.00 - $109,737.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Application Question(s):
* Do you have at least one year of experience as a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner?

Experience:
* Cardiology: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person