Advanced Practice Professional; APP

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) – General Cardiology

High Desert Heart & Vascular (

Location:

Meridian, Idaho, Job Type: Full‑Time, Salary: $115,000–$135,000 per year)

High Desert Heart & Vascular is seeking a compassionate and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – to join our growing cardiology team. This position provides a bridge between nursing or clinical support and specialized physician care, delivering comprehensive cardiovascular care in both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings in collaboration with board‑certified cardiologists and healthcare professionals.

The APP will evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, support procedural and post‑procedural care, assist with hospital discharges, lead independent follow‑up and new‑patient consultation clinics, and provide patient education designed to improve long‑term cardiovascular health outcomes.

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and risk evaluations.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, including:
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD)
  • Heart failure
  • Hypertension
  • Arrhythmias
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Amyloidosis
  • Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
• Develop and monitor evidence‑based treatment plans, adjusting medication regimens as needed based on patient response and clinical guidelines within the APP scope of practice.
• Order, interpret, and communicate results from diagnostic testing, including:
  • Electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs)
  • Echocardiograms
  • Stress testing
  • Cardiac monitoring studies
  • Laboratory testing
  • Cardiac imaging
• Pre‑ and post‑testing and procedure education, including risks and benefits.
• Prescribe, titrate, and manage medications for cardiovascular conditions within scope of practice and established protocols.
• Perform inpatient rounding and coordinate post‑procedure patient care.
• Facilitate hospital discharges, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate follow‑up.
• Conduct preoperative cardiac risk stratification to assess surgical risk for patients undergoing non‑cardiac procedures.
• Lead independent clinics for follow‑up visits and new‑patient consultations as appropriate.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust care plans as needed.

Collaboration and Care Coordination

• Coordinate care between cardiologists, other physicians, nursing staff, hospitalists, primary care providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Coordinate patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources and other interdisciplinary providers.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding cardiovascular disease management and treatment protocols.
• Act as a liaison for physicians, in‑house and in the community, when communicating with patients and families.
• Cover other providers' task baskets and PAQ during their absences to support timely patient care and practice continuity.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions and care planning.

Patient Education and Advocacy

• Educate patients and families regarding cardiovascular diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and disease management.
• Promote heart‑healthy lifestyle modifications, including:
  • Nutrition and weight management
  • Exercise recommendations
• Smoking cessation.
• Counsel patients on preventive cardiovascular care and risk reduction.
• Advocate for patients while ensuring understanding of treatment plans and available resources.

Documentation and Quality Improvement

• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance measures.
• Stay current with advances in cardiology through continuing education and professional development.
• Participate in research initiatives and practice improvement projects as applicable.

Required Education and…