Cardiology Job at SSM Health in Saint Louis, MO

The Division of Cardiology is requesting a Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Lead position. Primary responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, professional training and development, advocacy, retention, scheduling, and collaboration.

In collaboration with a physician(s), provides for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions. This position is also responsible for coordinating and supervising the activities of the Nurse Practitioners in the specified area.The Lead APP facilitates recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new hires.

The Lead APP coordinates the APP schedule to provide adequate inpatient support and outpatient clinic coverage. They advocate for safe and quality clinical practices that meet collaborative practice agreements and State of Missouri APRN/PA practice guidelines. They facilitate continuing educational opportunities with a focus on cardiology and professional development to support state license certification requirements. They represent the APP team for any clinical practice, quality, or professionalism issues. They act as a liaison and collaborate with the department head, Division faculty, and SSM director of APPs. The Division participates in multiple clinical studies. The research team relies on communication with the Lead APP to ensure patients enrolled in studies to have correct orders and follow up to meet study standards and requirements.

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, St. Marys Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health - St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.

Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, theres always something to do or see here.

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