Inpatient Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group

As a component of St. Luke's Health, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group builds upon more than 50 years of medical excellence and advancement.  Through our network of multi-specialty physicians, and clinicians, we provide compassionate, high quality care and access for patients across 5,000 square miles of Southeast Texas.

Our physicians, and clinicians are dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families through a patient-centered approach using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment.  Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group physicians, and clinicians have a wealth of experience and a reputation for practicing high-quality medicine that considers the whole person - body, mind, and spirit.

Advanced Practice Provider for Inpatient Cardiology Service Line:

The St. Luke’s Health The Woodlands Hospital is looking to expand its Inpatient APP Cardiology Service Line. The APP will practice with the inpatient cardiology service.  The APP will be responsible for managing and cross-covering patients admitted with a wide variety of cardiac conditions, including acute coronary syndrome (ACS), decompensated heart failure, atrial fibrillation, complex congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, and post-cardiac procedure care of patients undergoing TAVR, Watchman, complex PCI, and EP ablation procedures.

Job Duties:

• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
• Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training.
• Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
• Routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities of Position:

• Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
• Ability to maintain patient experience, clinical, and technical skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
• Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR
• Master’s degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) 
• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR
• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Acute Care Certification required.

Experience:

• One-year relevant clinical experience preferred but will consider motivated new graduates with relevant work or clinical rotation experience.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.