Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Cardiology
Charlotte, NC - USA
Job Summary
This is an on-site contract position designed for an Associate-level clinician who is ready to make an immediate impact in cardiovascular patient care. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative healthcare environment focused on evidence-based practice patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
In this locum role you will work alongside experienced cardiologists and healthcare professionals to assess diagnose and manage patients with various cardiac conditions. Your clinical expertise will help bridge coverage gaps support busy cardiology teams and ensure continuity of care for patients. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build your portfolio in a fast-paced supportive medical practice setting with compensation structured on a yearly interval basis and benchmarked in USD.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments histories and physical exams focused on cardiovascular health.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions including hypertension heart failure arrhythmias and coronary artery disease.
- Order perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as ECG echocardiograms stress tests Holter monitors and laboratory work.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists and other members of the healthcare team.
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations clinical guidelines and patient needs.
- Educate patients and families on heart-healthy lifestyles medication management and disease prevention strategies.
- Document all patient encounters accurately and timely using electronic health records (EHR).
- Participate in care coordination follow-up visits and discharge planning to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Respond to urgent cardiac situations and provide immediate evidence-based interventions as needed.
- Collaborate with nursing staff specialists and primary care providers to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to cardiovascular care.
- Stay current with advances in cardiology practice guidelines and technologies to deliver the highest standard of care.
- Active licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA.>
- Associate-level clinical experience with demonstrated focus in cardiology or a related cardiovascular setting preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cardiac diagnostics treatment protocols and patient management strategies.
- Excellent clinical assessment critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary medical team.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with patients families physicians and support staff.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems and standard medical documentation practices.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate patient-centered care within a fast-paced Medical Practice environment.
- Flexibility to work on-site in Charlotte and adapt to changing clinical demands in a locum contract role.
- Cardiology-specific experience such as managing heart failure arrhythmia or post-cardiac procedure patients is highly valued.
Schedule: 10p-8a 7 on/7 off
No call
Level I trauma facility
Daily Volume: 6 patients
EMR: Epic
Requirements: ACLS BLS board-certified and Minimum of 2 years of cardiology experience
Paid travel & expenses