Cardiology Physician Assistant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Inpatient Cardiology team on the night shift. In this role, the NP/PA will work in collaboration with cardiologists to manage patients admitted for cardiac conditions. Responsibilities include performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications or therapies. The provider will play a vital role in overnight patient care, supporting continuity and timely clinical decision-making.

Schedule:

Night shift position

Includes rotating weekends and holidays as needed

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and monitor cardiology inpatients overnight in collaboration with supervising physicians

Perform physical exams, obtain medical histories, and assess cardiopulmonary status

Order and interpret lab work, ECGs, imaging, and other diagnostics

Initiate and adjust treatment plans, including prescribing medications within scope

Respond to acute changes in patient conditions, initiate management, and consult cardiology staff as appropriate

Provide detailed documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care

Participate in patient handoffs at the beginning and end of each shift

Support quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocols in the cardiology service line

Job Requirements:

Education:

Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited PA program

Experience:

Required: No prior experience necessary

Preferred: 1 2 years of experience in cardiology, internal medicine, or inpatient care

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong clinical assessment and decision-making ability

Ability to work independently during night shift hours while collaborating with on-call providers as needed

Proficient in electronic health records and clinical documentation

Licensure/Certification:

Nurse Practitioner: Current MO NP license required

Physician Assistant: Current MO PA license required

BLS certification required within 90 days of hire Organization

CoxHealth is a Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Network that includes: Cox South Hospital (706 Beds), Cox Medical Center Branson (165 Beds), Cox North Hospital (72 Beds, inpatient psych), Meyer Orthopedic and Rehab Hospital (86 Beds), Cox Monett Hospital (25 Beds), and Cox Barton County Hospital (25 beds). In addition, there are more than 80 clinics with 560+ physicians and 53 specialties.

CoxHealth is the only Springfield hospital named for seven years to U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals list. CoxHealth is recognized by CareChex, the medical quality rating division of Comparion, as among the Top 10 percent U.S. hospitals for patient safety in overall hospital, medical and surgical care.

Community

Springfield, Missouri is a vibrant and energetic area that serves as a hub for health care, entertainment and shopping for southwest Missouri. It's the third-largest city in Missouri, with a metro population of more than 450,000. Springfield is consistently rated as one of the "Top Quality of Life Communities in the Nation" by Money Magazine. It offers outdoor activities, live music, theaters, major sports teams and an established academic community. Enjoy a low cost of living, convenient airport access and top-rated schools.

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