Cardiology Physician Assistant

Description

Specialization:
Cardiology Heart Failure and Transplant

Job Summary:

Asheville Cardiology Associates, a partner of Mission Health, is seeking a Heart Failure Advanced Practice Provider for our expanding Advanced Heart Failure Therapies Program.

Qualified Candidates:

• Completion of an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program with appropriate certification exams
• Has, and maintains, current license with the North Carolina Medical Board
• BLS, ACLS certification required

Position Highlights:

• Will join 2 HF Physicians, 2 HF APPs, 3 LVAD Coordinators, 2 dedicated clinic RN s
• APP s run HF discharge clinic
• Prefer 2+ years cardiology APP experience

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your loved ones
• 401k options

About Asheville Cardiology Associates:

• Asheville Cardiology Associates is the largest cardiovascular diseases practice in western North Carolina with more than 35 cardiologists and 25 advanced practice providers who provide a full range of cardiac care including subspecialties of interventional (including structural heart disease), electrophysiology (including complex ablation), imaging (including dedicated cardiac MRI), general cardiology and advanced heart failure.
• The advanced heart failure therapies (AHFT) program has 2 advanced heart failure/transplant board certified cardiologists who provide inpatient, outpatient, imaging and invasive services.
• As partners with Mission Health System, the practice supports the 19 western counties of North Carolina with tertiary care
• Our program is the sole provider of life saving LVAD therapy for our region (19 counties and more than 1 million people).

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