Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Pediatric Cardiology Inpatient Weekend Program, Oak Lawn - Part Time

Department: 03050 AMG Oak Lawn Peds Cardio - Pediatrics:
Cardiology

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Join one of the nation's premier pediatric healthcare organizations as a Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in our dedicated Inpatient Weekend Program at Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn. This unique opportunity offers the chance to work alongside a collaborative team of pediatric cardiologists and multidisciplinary specialists while providing exceptional care to children with a wide range of congenital and acquired heart conditions.

As a key member of the inpatient cardiology team, you will deliver comprehensive, family-centered care to pediatric patients across acute care and hospital-based settings. This role is ideal for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who thrives in a dynamic clinical environment and enjoys working independently while collaborating with nationally recognized pediatric cardiac specialists.

• Dedicated weekend inpatient program with predictable scheduling.
• Practice at one of the largest pediatric programs in the Midwest.
• Collaborate with board-certified pediatric cardiologists and subspecialty teams.
• Manage a diverse and clinically challenging pediatric cardiology patient population.
• Participate in patient assessments, treatment planning, care coordination, and discharge management.
• Opportunity to build expertise in congenital heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmia management, and post-procedural cardiac care.
• Supportive APP practice environment with physician collaboration and professional development opportunities.

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for hospitalized pediatric cardiology patients.
• Evaluate and manage patients with congenital and acquired cardiac conditions.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Monitor clinical progress and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate care with nursing staff, consultants, therapists, and community providers.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Document clinical encounters within the electronic medical record and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Advocate Children's Hospital is recognized for delivering nationally ranked pediatric specialty care and is committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care. Our APPs are highly valued members of the care team and play a critical role in advancing patient outcomes while enjoying a culture that supports professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

Join our Weekend Inpatient Cardiology Program and help shape the future of children's heart health.

Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35

Clinical responsibilities:

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.

Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.

Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.

Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.

Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.

Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.

Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).

Other responsibilities:

Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance…