Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiology - Heart Failure

Job Description

About Us:

San Diego Cardiac Center is a physician-owned, single-specialty cardiology practice with three locations serving central, eastern, and southern San Diego County. With over 50 years of community presence, we provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Our MSO organization includes 120+ employees, 16 physicians, and a strong leadership team.

Role Summary:

Position is for a licensed Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to lead our cardiology team in a transformative initiative aimed at improving outcomes for heart failure patients. This role is central to reducing hospital readmissions, enhancing quality of life, and supporting physician workflows through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered care model.

Physician Workflows: Integrate and supplement primary care and heart failure cardiology clinical visits in the management of heart failure patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct ambulatory visits for HF patients, serving as the primary cardiology-based NP/PA

Provide early post-discharge follow-up (within 3–5 days) to ensure continuity of care

Collaborate with cardiologists, nurses, pharmacists, and care coordinators in a multidisciplinary team.

Utilize remote monitoring tools and telehealth platforms for high-risk patient surveillance.

Educate patients and families on medication adherence, dietary guidelines, and symptom recognition.

Coordinate referrals to ancillary services including cardiac rehab, dietary services, discharge planning, and social work

Participate in patient education programs and workshops to promote self-care and family engagement.

Support palliative care efforts including symptom management and advance care planning

Document all clinical interactions and care plans in the EMR with accuracy and timeliness

Monitor and report on quality metrics related to readmission rates and patient outcomes

Ancillary Services Integration:

Cardiac Rehabilitation: Facilitate referrals and monitor progress

Nutrition Counseling: Collaborate on personalized dietary plans

Pharmacy Services: Support medication reconciliation and patient education

Social Work Services: Connect patients with community and financial resources

Home Health Care: Coordinate in-home nursing and therapy as needed

Telehealth Services: Engage patients through virtual consultations and remote monitoring

Patient Education Programs: Lead or support workshops and resource distribution

Palliative Care: Partner with specialists to optimize quality of life

Quality Measure Alignment:

This role directly supports our IPA's strategic goals by targeting 7-day readmissions-a critical quality metric. Early outpatient follow-up and coordinated care are proven strategies to reduce readmissions and improve long-term outcomes.

Qualifications:

Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in California with national certification

Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience, preferably in cardiology or critical care

Proficiency in EMR systems and remote monitoring platforms; Epic preferred

Strong communication, organizational, and patient engagement skills

BLS/ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain)

Full-time