Overview
Mercy Medical Group (MMG), a multi-specialty group with more than 500 healthcare providers in the Sacramento region, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our outpatient Cardiology team. The successful candidate will work alongside our experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to our patients. Our clinicians service patients throughout Sacramento at Dignity Health Medical Foundations Mercy Medical Group locations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing outpatient clinical care to established patients, monitoring and supervising stress tests and Holter monitors, diagnostics ordering and interpretation, patient education and follow-up, and responding to patient questions on a variety of medical issues. This opportunity is full-time with no call requirement, no nights, and no weekends.
Compensation Range: $134,014 - $176,924 / Year
Mercy Medical Group (MMG) is a dynamic, growing organization with a long-standing history of providing exceptional medical care in the Sacramento area. MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 500+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty care, working together to meet the unique needs of each individual patient.
MMG clinicians provide services to patients at Dignity Health Medical Foundation locations throughout Sacramento. Mercy Medical Group is aligned with Dignity Health, operating on a medical foundation model. Dignity Health is the largest healthcare system in California, with more than 40 hospitals and 400 care centers serving communities across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests as needed
- Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies
- Prescribe medications and other treatments as necessary
- Provide patient education and counseling on disease management, lifestyle modification, and medication adherence
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education programs to maintain and enhance clinical skills and knowledge
Qualifications
- Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in California
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Cardiology
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to patients with cardiovascular conditions and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Pay Range
$64.42 - $85.05 /hour