Opportunity:
Advanced Practice - Cardiology
Job Details:
- Cardiac Rehab Coordinator role based in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic setting
- No hospital bedside care or procedures and no cath lab involvement
- NP with cardiac rehab background and outpatient experience required
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour break; last patient seen at 4:30 PM
- Highest patient volume on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (approximately 16 patients per day); new patient intakes on Tuesday and Friday (approximately 2 to 4 patients)
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is highly preferred
- EMR: Scottcare Versacare Software
- Provide direct supervision for patients receiving cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation and immediately respond to any adverse events
- Work closely with Medical Directors to evaluate need, develop plan of care, and implement care for patients receiving cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation
- Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including exercise physiologists, rehabilitation technicians, and licensed Respiratory Therapists
- Coordinate all aspects of multidisciplinary education and training required for cardiac rehabilitation and ensure psycho-social and educational needs are met
- Set up, monitor, and document cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services ensuring all regulatory components are met
- Perform medical assessments including history and physical assessments and consult with physician regarding findings and changes in patient condition
- Ensure compliance with all CMS requirements concerning the provision of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
- Develop individualized exercise and treatment plans for review and approval by the medical director
- Implement ACLS protocol when necessary and utilize cardiac telemetry monitoring
- Master's of Science Degree or Advanced Nurse Practitioner certification required
- Minimum of two years of Cardiac Unit or Telemetry experience required
- Current RN licensure in the State of Texas required
- Texas Board of Nurse Examiners recognition as a Family or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required
- BLS and ACLS certification required
Facility:
This healthcare facility is a full-service regional hospital offering a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services to the surrounding community. The facility features specialized programs including cardiac care, outpatient rehabilitation, respiratory therapy, vascular access, and wound care services. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through a multidisciplinary team approach and maintains modern outpatient clinic facilities to support a wide variety of specialty services.
Location:
McAllen, TX
McAllen is a vibrant and rapidly growing city located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley along the Texas-Mexico border, offering a rich cultural blend, warm weather year-round, and a low cost of living. The area boasts a thriving local economy, diverse dining and entertainment options, and easy access to beautiful South Texas natural landscapes and international experiences just across the border.
