Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
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Job Location:
Glenwood Springs, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
**Duties**
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides professional and collaborative care to adult patients under the supervision of a member of the medical staff in alignment with the healthcare practitioners treatment plan standards of care and the professional code of ethics.
This role is dedicated to enhancing the health potential of the whole person ensuring optimal care through the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of patient care.
The NP or PA demonstrates the ability to delegate appropriately and guide staff in the coordination and delivery of care while assuming accountability for the judicious utilization of resources.
Additionally this professional fosters positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues patients and families exhibiting effective communication and problem-solving skills; they are also attuned to the needs of patients families physicians and coworkers. Personal accountability for the organizations mission and core values is expected.
**Responsibilities**
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
- Ensure the delivery of safe high-quality patient care.
- Proactively identify complications and communicate findings.
- Engage in outpatient clinic activities.
- Perform inpatient rounding and consultations.
- Supervise stress testing including echo exercise nuclear and dobutamine stress tests.
- Oversee tilt table testing.
- Execute all other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
- A minimum of two years of experience as an NP or PA in a related field is required including at least two years of specific outpatient experience in cardiology.
- Candidates should possess experience with stress testing and device interrogations.
- A masters degree in nursing; graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of a Physician Assistant program is mandatory.
- An unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant License in Colorado (DORA) is required.
- A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license is necessary.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be held prior to the start date.
**Skills**
- Proficient in general healthcare and cardiovascular patient assessment and examination techniques.- Ability to operate independently.
- Experience in stress testing and device interrogations.
**Employment Terms**
This position is full-time and includes comprehensive benefits.
Relocation assistance is available and the candidate will be eligible for bonuses and overtime
. Interview travel expenses will also be reimbursed.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Medicare
