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Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) – Cardiology Saratoga Hospital
nCompensation Range: $120,000 - $152,00
nSign-On Bonus Available
nThe Advanced Practice Provider (APP) serves as an integral member of the Cardiology care team, providing high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, clinical staff, and interdisciplinary teams, the APP helps deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care while supporting access, continuity, and excellence in patient outcomes.
nThis role offers a high degree of clinical responsibility and professional autonomy within a supportive, team-based environment.
nPrimary Responsibilities
nnnObtain, document, and update comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
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nnAssess, diagnose, and develop evidence-based treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
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nnOrder, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing, medications, and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice.
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nnMonitor patient progress, reassess clinical status, and modify plans of care as appropriate.
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nnProvide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care.
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nnCoordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, specialists, and community resources to support optimal patient outcomes.
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nnParticipate in inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic visits, and transitional care management as assigned.
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nnSupervise cardiac stress testing and Cardiac PET testing in collaboration with the cardiology team and imaging staff.
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nnFacilitate admissions, transfers, consultations, and discharges in collaboration with the care team.
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nnMaintain timely and accurate medical documentation in the electronic medical record.
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nnParticipate in departmental meetings, quality initiatives, performance improvement activities, and ongoing clinical education.
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nnServe as a clinical resource and mentor to staff when appropriate.
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nnMaintain all required licensure, certifications, credentialing, and continuing education requirements.
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n nPosition Details
nThis is a full-time position providing direct patient care in both inpatient and outpatient cardiology settings. Work schedules are developed collaboratively with department and practice leadership based on operational and patient care needs.
nWork locations may include:
nnnSaratoga Hospital
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nnSaratoga Hospital Diagnostic Center
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nnWilton Medical Arts Medical Imaging
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nnOutpatient Cardiology offices located in Saratoga Springs and Malta, New York
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n nThe APP team currently participates in a rotating weekend coverage schedule. Weekend responsibilities may include hospital rounding and management of urgent patient phone calls through the Cardiology answering service during designated coverage hours. Weekend rotation frequency is based on departmental staffing levels and is subject to change.
nAdditional compensation is provided for assigned weekend coverage shifts in accordance with departmental policy.
nParticipation in shared phone call coverage is also required during scheduled workdays based on operational needs. APPs scheduled for call coverage are expected to remain accessible by phone during assigned coverage periods.
nQualifications
nnnCurrent New York State license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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nnBoard certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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nnCurrent DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
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nnCurrent BLS and ACLS certifications
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nnStrong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
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nnPrior cardiology, hospital-based, or acute care experience preferred, but not required
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n nWhy Join Saratoga Hospital Cardiology?
nSaratoga Hospital Medical Group Cardiology offers a collaborative and highly respected cardiovascular program within a growing regional health system. APPs are valued members of the care team and play a meaningful role in delivering exceptional cardiovascular care to the communities we serve.
nSaratoga Hospital: Growing To Meet Community Need
nSaratoga Hospital ( is a 171-bed independent, locally governed community hospital and a leading healthcare provider in the region. The hospital earned a reputation for high-quality, personalized, compassionate patient care.
nNotable awards and designations include:
nnnMagnet® designation for nursing excellence since 2004, 5 consecutive times!
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nnSixth straight 'A' grade from the Leapfrog Group for patient safety.
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nnHANYS Pinnacle Award for Quality and Patient Safety
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nnAntimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence
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nnCenter of Excellence – Robotic Surgery
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nnCenter of Excellence – Minimally Invasive Gynecology
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nnGeriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
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nnBlueDistinction Center Bariatric Surgery
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nnMBSAQIP Accredited Center
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nnAetna Institutes of Quality Award
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nnCommission On Cancer Accredited Program
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nnLung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence
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nnEchocardiography Accredited Facility
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nnUltrasound Practice Accreditation
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nnACRO Accreditation and more.
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n nSaratoga Hospital Medical Group ( , our multispecialty group of 450 physicians and advanced practice providers, contributes significantly to the hospital’s continued growth and reputation for excellence. Collegiality plays an integral part in that, too. Providers enjoy a shared governance approach to leadership and support of hospital administration.
nOur physicians who enjoy teaching have the option for medical students to rotate within their practices. Two of Albany Med’s residency programs offer rotations at Saratoga Hospital – General Surgery and Emergency Medicine. The hospital and our practices are also clinical rotation sites for regional Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant training programs. Saratoga Hospital Family Medicine Residency welcomed its inaugural class in July 2023 now with a full complement of residents.
nSaratoga Hospital is an affiliate of The Albany Med Health System ( , the largest and only regionally-governed, not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England.
nOur Community
nPart of the Capital – Saratoga Region ( , our communities have nearby access to the Lake George Region, the Adirondacks and some of New York’s most historic sites. Cultural events, great neighborhoods, schools, and our prime location for outdoor enthusiasts, make our region a highly desirable place for those seeking lifestyle!
nSaratoga Springs is a great place to live and work, where you will feel a sense of community.
nnnLocated a half hour from Albany ( , New York State’s Capital City, and Albany International Airport;
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nnThree hours from New York City, Montreal and Boston — right on the edge of New England,
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nnSaratoga County offers family-oriented neighborhoods, communities and excellent schools — both public and private.
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nnSaratoga and towns throughout the region draw many to a variety of specialty shops, spas, and eateries, many with locally sourced food and regionally produced craft beverages.
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nnMusic, art, cultural festivals and farmer’s markets add to the vibrant community feel and social scene.
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nnKnown for world-class entertainment, and abundant year-round recreational and athletic opportunities,
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nnFamous venues include: Saratoga Race Course featuring world-class thoroughbred racing, Saratoga Performing Arts Center ( , Saratoga Spa State Park ( , and Saratoga National Historic Park.
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nnOutdoor enthusiasts will love the natural beauty of the Adirondacks ( , nearby Berkshires and Green Mountains, Saratoga Lake, Lake George, other waterways, and more!
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n nPay Range: $120,000 - $152,00
Worksite address
saratoga springs, NY, 12866, US
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