Experienced Cardiology Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

MedStar Health Town Center, MD 21044, US

$115,000 - $190,000 / year

About this Job:

MedStar Health is the largest health system in the region, with more than 35,000 associates, 10 hospitals, and more than 700 access points of care. Our expansive network ensures patients have access to the most advanced cardiovascular care—close to where they live and work. For more than 60 years, MedStar Health has been the premier destination for world-class heart and vascular care.

We are currently seeking Experienced Advance Practice Providers (NPs & PAs) across multiple cardiovascular and surgical specialties. These candidates will be considered for a SIGNING Bonus, RETENTION Bonus, and/or Relocation Allowances. There is a generous "off-shift adjuster" for roles that require weekends or nights (after 7p). Applicants should have clinical experience as noted:

Cardiology

Outpatient cardiology with hospital rounding (MINIMUM 1-2 years cardiology experience as a clinician)
- MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (157286)
- MedStar Franklin Square Hospital (164695)

Advanced Heart Failure

Inpatient APP at (Minimum 2 years of acute care cardiology experience as a clinician)
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Interventional Cardiology

Inpatient APP at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (Minimum 2 years of acute care cardiology experience as a clinician)

Cardiac Surgery

Inpatient (Minimum 2 years of cardiac or other surgical setting experience as a clinician)
- MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (156001)
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center (158788)
Cardiac Surgery First Assist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (Minimum of 2 years of experience as First Assist) (5 yr experience 160031)

Why MedStar Health?

Regional leader in cardiovascular excellence for 60+ years
Official medical home of the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles
Recognized among the Best Places to Work by:

Baltimore magazine
Baltimore Business Journal
Washington Business Journal

Proud member of the Institute for Diversity in Healthcare Management, committed to advancing leadership and career opportunities for diverse professionals

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This position has a hiring range of : USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.

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