Cardiology APP needed - Staten Island

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is a primary and specialty care practice serving half a million patients across the New York metropolitan area. With more than 30 medical offices across New York City's five boroughs and Long Island, ACPNY is continually expanding our practice and enhancing our services for communities throughout New York. As we grow, our employees grow with us.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner and or a Physician Assistant who specializes in cardiovascular medicine and complex imaging to provide medical services in collaboration with our cardiology physicians. Under supervising physicians, Advance Practice Providers must have hands-on experience, having supervised a minimum of 100 cardiac stress tests independently.  Come join us to provide top-notch care for cardiac patients including but not limited to conducting, recording, and interpreting stress test results, and providing office cardiology consultative services. 

Responsibilities:

• Obtain and document patient history as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit.
• Conduct relevant physical exam and evaluate patient, documenting pertinent findings.
• Provide care for adult patients who have cardiovascular complaints and conditions.
• Conduct and supervise cardiac diagnostic testing.
• Order appropriate laboratory examinations or tests; interpret results.
• Establish diagnosis of cardiovascular ailments and formulate a plan of treatment, as well as assess the patient’s response to therapy
• Diagnose and treat heart disease and manage chronic illness as part of a preventative maintenance program
• Enlighten patients and their families with regard to cardiovascular condition prevention and maintenance.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with New York State and federal law.
• Collaborate with other clinicians and staff members to ensure continuity of care of patients.
• Attend staff educational programs and meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Nurse Practitioner Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner education program registered by the New York State Education Department.
• Seeking a minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner treating cardiovascular medical conditions.
• Current Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a New York State approved accrediting body – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Must possess current, unencumbered New York State Nursing (RN) license.
• Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Comfortable with the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and Microsoft Office

Physician Assistant Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Current NCCPA Board Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Seeking experienced – 2 years and above
• Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
• Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
• ACLS certification required
• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
• Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office

Competitive Benefit Package:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Sign-on Bonus
• Malpractice Insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is one of the largest primary and specialty care outpatient practices in New York City, with more than 30 convenient locations across all five boroughs and Long Island. Part of the EmblemHealth family of companies, ACPNY is committed to improving the patient experience and delivering “whole you” care, with a focus on a patient’s overall health picture. We are looking to add to our team enthusiastic and agile health care professionals who are dedicated to making a difference and will always put patient care first.