Cardiology Specialist

About the Role

Mercy Medical Group, a leading multi-specialty group in the Sacramento region, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiology team. As a key member of our team, you will work alongside experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to our patients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing outpatient clinical care to established patients, monitoring and supervising stress tests and Holter monitors, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, patient education and follow-up, and responding to patient questions on a variety of medical issues. This is a full-time opportunity with no call requirement, no nights, and no weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests as needed
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies
• Prescribe medications and other treatments as necessary
• Provide patient education and counseling on disease management, lifestyle modification, and medication adherence
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education programs to maintain and enhance clinical skills and knowledge

Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in California
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Cardiology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

About Dignity Health

Mercy Medical Group is aligned with Dignity Health, a large healthcare system with more than 40 hospitals and 400 care centers serving communities across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Dignity Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.