Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - AMC PER DIEM

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Cardiology – Evening & Overnight Per Diem

Capital Cardiology Associates (CCA)

Capital Cardiology Associates is seeking a motivated and clinically skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team providing inpatient cardiology coverage during evening, overnight, and weekend hours. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced APP seeking flexible per diem work, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to practice with a high degree of autonomy while having cardiologist support available as needed.

Position Details

• Position Type: Per Diem – Evening/Overnight Inpatient Cardiology
• Compensation: $105 per hour
• Desired Commitment: 2–4 shifts per month
• Available Shift Options:
• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Other evening or overnight shift variations may be considered based on coverage needs and candidate availability.
• Flexible Employment Option: Open to discussing a part-time salaried position for candidates seeking a more consistent schedule

Position Overview

The NP/PA will provide inpatient cardiology care in the hospital setting during evening, overnight, and weekend hours. The APP will independently evaluate and manage patients within their scope of practice, with a cardiologist on call for clinical questions, concerns, and urgent matters.

The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical foundation in cardiology and/or critical care, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to assess and manage acute cardiovascular conditions in a hospital environment.

Essential Duties (NP/PA)

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide inpatient evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with cardiovascular conditions, including but not limited to:

• Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI) and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Evaluate and manage patients with acute coronary syndromes and chronic CAD in collaboration with the cardiology team as clinically indicated.
• Acute and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure (CHF): Assess volume status, manage diuretic therapy, and assist with treatment of acute decompensated and chronic heart failure.
• Arrhythmia Management: Evaluate and manage common cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, and other clinically significant rhythm disturbances.
• Hypertension Management: Evaluate and treat elevated blood pressure and hypertensive presentations in the inpatient setting.
• Preoperative Cardiovascular Risk Stratification: Perform cardiovascular assessments and provide risk stratification and recommendations for patients undergoing noncardiac procedures.
• Inpatient Consultations and Follow-Up: Evaluate new and established inpatient cardiology consultations, reassess patients, and develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Clinical Documentation and Care Coordination: Maintain timely, accurate documentation and communicate effectively with hospital teams, nursing staff, and consulting providers.
• Recognition of Clinical Deterioration: Identify patients requiring escalation of care and promptly involve the on-call cardiologist or appropriate emergency response team when indicated.
• Collaboration with Cardiology: Consult the cardiologist on call for questions, concerns, changes in clinical status, and urgent or emergent cardiovascular matters.

Qualifications

• Current New York State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• National certification as an NP or PA.
• Experience in cardiology, hospital medicine, critical care, or a related acute care specialty preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently in the inpatient setting while recognizing when physician consultation or escalation is necessary.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Why Join Capital Cardiology Associates?

• Competitive compensation: $105 per hour per diem rate.
• Flexible scheduling: Choose from full overnight shifts or shorter evening shifts, based on coverage needs.
• Limited monthly commitment: Target of 2–4 shifts per month.
• Physician support: Cardiologist on call for clinical questions, concerns, and urgent matters.
• Flexible employment opportunities: Per diem scheduling with the option to discuss part-time employment which would be on a salaried basis.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

If you are an experienced NP or PA looking for flexible evening or overnight work in a collaborative cardiology practice, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Capital Cardiology Associates
Please submit your CV and express your preferred shift availability when applying.

Salary : $105