Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Ambulatory Cardiology, Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Hospital Cardiology seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care in an outpatient setting. This full-time position offers clinical autonomy within a collaborative, physician-led team environment focused on ambulatory cardiology excellence.

You will work exclusively in the outpatient setting, serving as an integral member of the cardiology care team alongside cardiologists, nurses, clinical staff, imaging services, and interdisciplinary teams. This role does not include routine inpatient rounding, hospital consult responsibilities, admissions, or discharge management.

Clinical Setting

Work locations include:

• Saratoga Hospital Cardiology – Saratoga Springs
• Saratoga Hospital Cardiology – Malta
• Saratoga Hospital Diagnostic Center
• Wilton Medical Arts Medical Imaging

Responsibilities

• Obtain, document, and update comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations
• Evaluate, assess, diagnose, and develop evidence-based treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in the outpatient setting
• Independently manage established cardiology patients while collaborating with supervising cardiologists as appropriate
• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing, medications, and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice
• Monitor patient progress, reassess clinical status, and modify treatment plans based on clinical response and current evidence-based guidelines
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, lifestyle modifications, cardiovascular risk reduction, and preventive care
• Perform timely post-hospital follow-up visits to support smooth transitions of care and reduce avoidable readmissions
• Improve patient access by providing timely appointments for urgent referrals, follow-up visits, and same-day or rapid-access evaluations as operational needs require
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, imaging departments, primary care providers, specialists, and community resources to support optimal patient outcomes
• Supervise cardiac stress testing and cardiac PET testing in collaboration with cardiology physicians and imaging staff
• Review diagnostic testing and communicate recommendations to patients and referring providers
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete medical documentation within the electronic medical record
• Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement activities, and ongoing clinical education
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing and support staff when appropriate
• Maintain all required licensure, certifications, credentialing, and continuing education requirements

Schedule

This is a full-time position with varied shifts. Work schedules are developed collaboratively with department and practice leadership based on operational and patient care needs.

Routine weekend hospital coverage and overnight call are not required. However, the APP may be assigned to provide telephone coverage for the cardiology answering service during designated transition periods, typically the first 30 minutes of the business day and the final 30 minutes before office closure. This coverage supports continuity of patient care while physicians transition to and from overnight call responsibilities. You are expected to triage urgent outpatient clinical concerns, provide guidance within scope of practice, and collaborate with the on-call cardiologist when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Current New York State license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior cardiology, internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, or outpatient cardiovascular experience
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, collaboration, and continuous quality improvement

Compensation

Pay Range: $120,000 - $152,000