Inpatient Cardiology - Grand Rapids, MI - PA/NP Requisition #: req12235 Shift:
FTE status: 1
On-call
Weekends
About Metro Health – University of Michigan Health Integrated Healthcare System Metro Health serves more than 250,000 patients annually from across West Michigan – and beyond. In addition to a 208-bed hospital, which provides a comprehensive suite of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, Metro Health has a growing number of neighborhood outpatient centers and offices throughout West Michigan. We also provide a community clinic for the under-served and student health clinics on the campuses of Grand Valley State University and Aquinas College. With more than 500 physicians on staff, Metro Health provides a growing number of specialty health services, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular, neurology, pulmonology and others. Many are members of the Metro Health Medical Group. Community Features University Affiliated Hospital Located in beautiful West Michigan 15 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport Approximately 35 minutes from Lake Michigan Affordable housing Supportive community with good public and private schools
- Inpatient Cardiology – Grand Rapids, MI – PA/NP University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to join our expanding inpatient Heart and Vascular service line.
- High caliber, quality focused, innovative providers should apply to join our team to expand and provide care to local communities in West Michigan.
- Michigan Medicine and University of Michigan Health systems create an opportunity for program collaboration, and mentorship for the goal of providing the most patient-centric, comprehensive care the region has to offer.
- University of Michigan Health-West has developed a comprehensive Heart and Vascular Center consisting of Non-Invasive Cardiologists, Invasive non-interventional Cardiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Structural Heart Cardiologists, Electrophysiologists and Cardiothoracic Surgery program.
- This position is focused on the evaluation, admission, and management of patients presenting with a broad range of acute cardiovascular conditions.
- The APP will work closely with attending cardiologists, hospitalists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary care teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Primary Responsibilities Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for patients admitted to the general cardiology service.
- Evaluate and manage patients presenting with acute cardiovascular conditions, including but not limited to: Acute coronary syndromes Heart failure exacerbations Cardiac arrhythmias Syncope Chest pain syndromes Hypertensive emergencies Valvular heart disease Develop and implement diagnostic and treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists.
- Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic test results.
- Coordinate admissions, transfers, and transitions of care.
- Complete admission documentation, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required medical record documentation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination activities.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, consulting providers, and nursing staff.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1–2 years of inpatient cardiology, hospital medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, or related experience The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment Demonstrates strong clinical decision-making skills Comfortable managing a daily census of approximately 20–35 admissions and consultations.
Schedule Full-time position Hospital-based inpatient practice Day shift schedule (12-hour shifts) Weekends (1 per month)
Mission, vision, values and customer promise mission
- We are relentlessly advancing health to serve West Michigan.
- VISION: Our innovations change care. Our care changes lives.
- VALUES: Our values reflect our heritage and the legacy of all we’ve accomplished in the past and will build in the future.
- Caring, innovation, inclusion, integrity, teamwork
- Customer
- PROMISE: I will bring compassion and excellence to everything that I do.
- Opportunity
- DETAILS: Comprehensive; multi-disciplinary heart and vascular service line including general cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced PCI and cardiothoracic surgery Minimum of three (3), twelve (12) hour shifts Minimum one (1) weekend per month Admitting and consulting-based service Daily rounding team consisting of attending physicians and 2.5 APPs Health system employed medical group model Expansive Cardiovascular Network serving much of the West Michigan region and Lake Michigan shoreline Full benefit package Malpractice coverage CME/Paid Time Off
- Partnering team of specialists
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- HEALTH-WEST: University of Michigan Health-West serves more than 250,000 patients annually from across West Michigan – and beyond. In addition to a 208-bed hospital, which provides a comprehensive suite of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, University of Michigan Health-West has a growing number of neighborhood outpatient centers and offices throughout West Michigan. The University of Michigan Health Partners group aims to provide an innovative culture of inclusion and diversity in the work setting; along with a progressive work-life integration focus to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Medical education is a key cornerstone to our continued innovation at UMHW, offering seven different residency programs and one fellowship program to over 80 learners. With more than 500 physicians on staff, University of Michigan Health-West provides a strategic roadmap of growth in all areas of the integrated healthcare system. Specifically, continued growth in our Heart and Vascular care, Neurosciences, Cancer Care and Orthopedics; partnered with continued growth of a very strong primary care team has allowed UMHW to become the premier healthcare institution in the region and a regional referral center for care. UMHP/UMH-West is proud to serve a diverse patient population; with that, the ideal candidate for this position would have experience working with culturally diverse patients and be fluent in any of the following languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Nepali and Bosnian.
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