Department/Unit:

Medicine - Cardiology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

Salary range: $116,035-$136,512

The Division of Cardiology at Albany Medical College is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our busy and collaborative outpatient cardiology practice. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality cardiovascular care in a supportive, team-oriented environment while working closely with cardiologists and multidisciplinary care teams.

This role will primarily focus on outpatient follow-up visits and pre-operative cardiovascular evaluations, supporting continuity of care for patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions.

We are pleased to offer a competitive base salary outlined below along with a $15,000 sign-on bonus with applicable repayment terms.

Tiered salary range based on years of licensure:
Newly licensed: $116,035
3 years of experience: $122,861
8 years of experience: $129,686
12 years of experience: $136,512

Position Highlights

• Full-time Monday–Friday 8am-4:30pm
• Outpatient clinic-based role
• Average 15 patients per day once fully trained with 2 half days of admin time (8 patients on admin days)
• Collaborative practice with cardiologists, nurses, and ancillary support staff
• Opportunity to build expertise in outpatient cardiovascular management

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient follow-up visits for patients with cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, and valvular heart disease
• Perform pre-operative cardiovascular evaluations and risk assessments for patients undergoing surgical procedures
• Obtain detailed medical histories and perform focused cardiovascular examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, ECGs, and cardiac imaging as appropriate
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists
• Provide medication management and patient education on cardiovascular disease prevention and management
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, surgeons, and other specialists
• Document patient encounters and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and practice efficiency efforts

Qualifications

• Current license and active registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State
• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Interest in or experience with cardiovascular medicine preferred
• Familiarity with electronic medical records; Epic experience preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Commitment to patient-centered care and maintaining HIPAA confidentiality standards

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $116,035-$136,512 with additional incentive bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The
downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.