Lead Outpatient Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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
• 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.