Cardiac Specialist

Per Diem Cardiac Specialist NP/ PA Opening in Danbury, Connecticut (Fairfield County, 60 miles from NYC)

Nuvance Health is seeking a per diem Cardiac Specialist (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) to join our employed Danbury Cardiology Practice based in Danbury, Connecticut, (Fairfield County) located about 60 miles northeast of New York City and near the border of Westchester and Putnam Counties in New York. The practice includes thirteen physicians, four full-time APRNs, and excellent support staff.

The ideal candidate will be a board-certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant looking to join a dedicated and collegial team. Previous experience as an APRN in Cardiology and/or Medicine preferred. Position includes both inpatient and outpatient work at the Danbury Hospital campus and outpatient office. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary, generous benefits, and allowances for CMEs and Dues.

Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are affiliated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Our Medical Practice includes 900+ employed physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout western Connecticut and eastern New York.

Danbury, Connecticut, located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the border of New York State, is about 60 miles northeast of New York City. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the city of Danbury enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide array of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and boating in state and regional parks and preserves. Surrounded by a number of quaint towns, the area offers a variety of excellent housing and highly rated public and private school options. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible via car or train.

Danbury Hospital and our Medical Practice are now part of Nuvance Health. Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.

For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Stephanie Ramirez, Recruiter APP Recruitment, via email stephanie.ramirez@nuvancehealth.org

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Salary Range:

$70.00 Hourly (Flat Per Diem Rate)