JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Cardiology
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Saranac Lake NY
Service Setting: Outpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 04/01/2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00a 4:30p
COVERAGE DATES
Starting 04/01/2026 Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 515 patients per day depending on testing schedule
Admissions: Yes participation in ED and inpatient consults
Rounding: Included as needed for consults
Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate
Case Mix: General cardiology with exposure to electrophysiology-related cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR System: eClinicalWorks (eCW) and Meditech
Office Equipment Available: Stress testing equipment and standard cardiology clinic equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Single cardiologist onsite (general cardiology with electrophysiology practice)
Support Staff Available: Experienced nursing and technical support staff
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental locum coverage with potential for locum-to-permanent opportunity
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Expedited credentialing available
Credentialing Timeline: Expedited
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Cardiology patient evaluation and management
Supervision of stress testing
Participation in inpatient and emergency department consults
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active New York license required or ability to obtain
Board: Nurse Practitioner certification required
Experience: Cardiology experience preferred
Other Qualifications: Ability to work collaboratively with cardiology physician and support staff
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide outpatient cardiology care and patient management
Supervise stress testing procedures
Participate in ED and inpatient consults as needed
Collaborate with supervising cardiologist on patient care plans
Document patient encounters in eCW and Meditech systems