per diem Inpatient Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Description

The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our cardiology team in a per diem capacity. Primary coverage needs are with inpatient cardiology services, with a focus on general cardiology, interventional, and electrophysiology (EP) patients. Occasional outpatient coverage may be required. You will be practicing within a supportive, team-based environment, partnering with cardiologists, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including history taking, physical exams, and interpretation of diagnostic testing (e.g., EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests).
• Manage and monitor chronic cardiac conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease
• Initiate, adjust, and monitor medications in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and scope of practice.
• Provide patient education on lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, risk factor management, and disease prevention.
• Coordinate care across specialties and services, including pre- and post-procedure follow-up, referrals, and testing.
• Document clinical findings, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Experience:

• At least two years of clinical experience as an NP/PA required.
• Prior experience in cardiology or internal medicine strongly preferred.
• Due to the independent and varied requirements of this role, new graduates are not able to be considered.

Education and Licensure:

For the PA:

• Active or pending VT State Physician Assistant license in good standing
• Completion of an ARC-PA accredited educational program
• Current NCCPA certification required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• DEA registration for prescriptive authority required

For the NP:

• Active or pending VT State APRN license in good standing
• Completion of a CCNE or ACEN accredited educational program
• Current AANP or ANCC certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• DEA registration for prescriptive authority required

Pay range starts at $65.24/hr depending on experience, plus applicable per diem and shift differentials.