Department/Unit:
Medicine - Cardiology
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
Salary range: $116,035-$136,512
The Division of Cardiology at Albany Medical College is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our busy and collaborative outpatient cardiology practice. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality cardiovascular care in a supportive, team-oriented environment while working closely with cardiologists and multidisciplinary care teams.
This role will primarily focus on outpatient follow-up visits and pre-operative cardiovascular evaluations, supporting continuity of care for patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions.
Position Highlights
Full-time Monday–Friday 8am-4:30pm
Outpatient clinic-based role
Average 15 patients per day once fully trained with 2 half days of admin time (8 patients on admin days)
Collaborative practice with cardiologists, nurses, and ancillary support staff
Opportunity to build expertise in outpatient cardiovascular management
Responsibilities
Conduct outpatient follow-up visits for patients with cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, and valvular heart disease
Perform pre-operative cardiovascular evaluations and risk assessments for patients undergoing surgical procedures
Obtain detailed medical histories and perform focused cardiovascular examinations
Order and interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, ECGs, and cardiac imaging as appropriate
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists
Provide medication management and patient education on cardiovascular disease prevention and management
Coordinate care with primary care providers, surgeons, and other specialists
Document patient encounters and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and practice efficiency efforts
In addition, this role will focus on heart disease in women, with understanding of sex differences in cardiovascular disease, including prevention, atypical symptoms evaluation, microvascular disease, and managing women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Evaluate traditional risk factors alongside sex-specific and female-predominant risk enhancers, including adverse pregnancy outcomes, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause transition and autoimmune disorders
Educate female patients and their families on recognizing cardiac warning signs, understanding unique female-pattern risks, and adhering to prevention guidelines
Qualifications
Current license and active registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State
Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Interest in or experience with cardiovascular medicine preferred
Familiarity with electronic medical records; Epic experience preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary clinical environment
Commitment to patient-centered care and maintaining HIPAA confidentiality standards
We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
Competitive base salary range $116,035-$136,512 depending on years of licensure: Newly licensed: $116,035
3 years of licensure: $122,861
8 years of licensure: $129,686
12 years of licensure: $136,512
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
Employee wellness programs and mental health support
Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
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