What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider position at UT Health San Antonio?
Company Description UT Health San Antonio™, one of the nation’s leading health sciences universities, is a major center for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in south and central Texas. The university encompasses schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions, and graduate biomedical sciences, with more than 33,000 alumni contributing to the health care workforce. With an operating budget of $806.6 million, UT Health San Antonio supports four campuses in San Antonio and Laredo. The institution is a primary driver of the region’s $37 billion biomedical and health care industry and is dedicated to improving lives through education, research, and patient care.
Role Description The selected candidate will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working collaboratively with cardiologists, physicians, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Clinical responsibilities will include supporting inpatient cardiology services at Multi-Specialty and Research Hospital (MSRH), assisting with cardiovascular imaging and diagnostic testing services, and providing direct patient care in outpatient cardiology clinics.
Responsibilities may include conducting patient evaluations, managing cardiovascular conditions, coordinating diagnostic testing and follow-up care, and assisting with inpatient consultations and clinical management.
The APP will collaborate with supervising physicians to support clinical operations, patient access, continuity of care, and the efficient delivery of cardiovascular services. The selected candidate may also participate in the clinical education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as administrative and quality improvement initiatives within the Division of Cardiology.
Qualifications
For Nurse Practitioner candidates, a Master of Science in Nursing is required, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is preferred. Candidates must hold an active Texas license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and maintain national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
For Physician Assistant candidates, completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and an active Texas Physician Assistant license are required.
Prior clinical experience or specialized training in Cardiology is preferred.