APP / San Diego / Full Time (567)
Description
Position: Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
Location: 3131 Berger Ave suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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)
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- PTO
- 401K
- FSA
- Supplemental Life
San Diego Cardiac Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Disclaimer
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