Outpatient General Cardiology - Full-Time NP/PA

Join Atrium Health as a General Cardiology APP at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Lincolnton in Lincolnton, NC — part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve.

Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Position Overview

In this outpatient general cardiology role, you’ll join an independent clinic in our Lincolnton, NC office, seeing patients for routine cardiology visits and hospital follow-ups. You’ll practice autonomously, with a supervising cardiologist available as needed. With four 10-hour shifts and no call, weekends, or holidays, this role offers true clinical independence alongside excellent work-life balance.

Location & Setting:

• Primary location(s): Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Lincolnton, NC

• Care setting: Outpatient only

• Service area / coverage: Independent general cardiology clinic serving patients in Lincolnton and the Greater Charlotte region

Schedule & Call Expectations:

• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week

• Call: No call

• Flexibility: No weekends or holidays

• FTE/Hours per Week: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Scope of Practice/What You’ll Do:

• Core responsibilities: Evaluate and manage general cardiology patients in the outpatient clinic setting

• Patient population: General cardiology patients seen for routine follow-ups and hospital follow-ups

• Autonomy vs collaboration: Autonomous position in an independent clinic, with a supervising MD available as needed

Team & Support Structure

• Team composition: APP-run independent clinic with a supervising cardiologist

• Collaboration model: Function independently with support from local physicians; supervising MD available for consultation as needed

• Onboarding/training support

More About this Role

• Autonomous role running an independent outpatient cardiology clinic

• Predictable 4x10 schedule — no call, no weekends, and no holidays

• Open to NPs (acute care not required) and PAs

Qualifications

• Required: Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program; current license to practice as an NP or PA in North Carolina; current prescriptive privileges and DEA license; BLS/ACLS certification

• Preferred: 1–2 years of APP experience, cardiology preferred

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to practice independently with physician support; flexible and enjoys working with a team

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources

• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support

• Educational assistance and professional development programs

• Paid medical liability insurance

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances

• Relocation assistance

How to Apply / Contact

• Trey Paul, Advanced Practice Recruiter

• Apply directly or reach out for more information!

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

Essential Functions

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
• Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
• Performs minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures.
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations.
• Determines treatment plan for patient.
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
• Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations

Education, Experience and Certifications.
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations. Schedule primarily composed of weekday shifts, less than or equal to 200 hours of weekend and/or night coverage.