Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiology

University of Arkansas System

. Assist cardiology attending physicians with inpatient cardiology services, cardiology clinic, cardiac rehabilitation, and cardiac catheterization lab at the UAMS Benton/Bryant facility .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBenton • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning within cardiology, while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advocate for patient care. Holds advanced nursing or physician assistant qualifications with a focus on adult-gerontology acute care.

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Master's Degree In NursingAdult-Gerontology Acute Care CertificationLicensed Registered Nurse In ArkansasCertification Through NCCPAPatient Advocacy Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningCardiac RehabilitationCardiac CatheterizationInpatient Care ManagementOutpatient Care ManagementPrescriptive AuthorityInterdisciplinary CollaborationHealth Issue Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaborative SkillsPatient Education Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

APRN LicenseDEA License

Industry Keywords

CardiologyPatient CareHealth AssessmentsConsultationMultidisciplinary Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist cardiology attending physicians with inpatient cardiology services, cardiology clinic, cardiac rehabilitation, and cardiac catheterization lab at the UAMS Benton/Bryant facility
Round on assigned service
Manage care of inpatients and outpatients
Perform assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of actual or potential patient problems
Extend the patient care and administrative services of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians
Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage health issues in collaboration with designated physicians
Work autonomously and collaboratively to diagnose and manage patient health care problems
Serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate
Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care and facilitate necessary consults
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

For APRNs: Master’s Degree in nursing
For APRNs: Must have Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification
Three (3) years of nursing experience
Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN License
For PAs: Master's Degree
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Certification through NCCPA
Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire
Valid License as a Registered Nurse by the State of Arkansas and APRN License OR valid License as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arkansas
Demonstrated communication (written and oral), problem-solving, leadership and collaborative skills
Strong patient advocacy and patient education skills
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Required documents: License or Certificate, list of three professional references, and resume
Position subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy