Description

Nurse Practitioner | Cardiology - General/Other
Location: McAllen, TX
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

An outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic in McAllen, Texas is seeking an experienced Locums Cardiology Nurse Practitioner for an 18-week assignment. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a structured outpatient setting providing comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation care with no hospital rounding, bedside care, invasive procedures, or cath lab responsibilities.

Position Highlights

• Setting: Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic

• Clinic located in a Medical Office Building adjacent to the hospital

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• One-hour lunch break

• Last scheduled patient at 4:30 PM

• No weekends, call, or hospital responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients participating in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation

• Conduct new patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as appropriate

• Provide education on heart-healthy lifestyle modifications, medications, exercise, and risk-factor management

• Collaborate with cardiologists, rehabilitation staff, nurses, and ancillary team members to optimize patient outcomes

• Document patient encounters accurately using the electronic medical record

Patient Volume

• Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: Approximately 16 follow-up patients per day

• Tuesday and Friday: Approximately 2–4 new patient evaluations

Qualifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner

• Previous Cardiac Rehabilitation experience required

• Experience practicing in an outpatient cardiology setting

• Active Texas Nurse Practitioner license

• Current DEA registration, if applicable

• Strong communication and patient education skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is highly preferred

• EMR: ScottCare VersaCare Software