Description

Position: Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Location: FHN Specialty Care Clinic – Stephenson St. & FHN Memorial Hospital – Freeport, IL

Employment Type: Full-Time

FHN is seeking an experienced, skilled, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Cardiology team. This is a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive heart care through a blend of outpatient clinic services and inpatient hospital rounding.


As a Cardiology NP/PA at FHN, you will play a critical role in the heart health of our community. Working in a collaborative environment with our physicians, you will provide continuity of care for a patient population that relies on local, high-quality cardiology services.

The Opportunity

• High Level of Autonomy: Enjoy a collaborative practice environment that encourages clinical autonomy in managing your patient panel while having immediate access to physician support when needed.
• Dual-Setting Practice: Enjoy a dynamic workflow that includes seeing consults and follow-ups in the office as well as rounding on patients at FHN Memorial Hospital.
• Work-Life Balance: This position offers a highly desirable schedule with no weekend call. The call schedule consists of 1st call only two nights per week.
• Robust Support Team: You will practice in a supportive environment backed by a full team, including an Operations Team Lead and a clinical mix of RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants.
• Well-Equipped Facilities: The practice features 8 exam rooms, a dedicated pacemaker room, and on-site diagnostics including 2 EKG machines and 2 Dopplers.

Department Growth: Join a department that is actively addressing the strong need for cardiology services in our community, with plans for continued development and expansion.

Your Role

• Clinical Volume: Manage an average of 16 office patients per day.
• Technical Skills: Utilization of our specialized facilities to assist with pacemaker evaluations and the supervision of cardiac stress tests.
• Patient Education: Champion the reduction of hospital readmissions by providing extensive patient education on heart failure management, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.
• Patient Care: Focus on a patient population that is approximately 75% Medicare, allowing you to make a significant impact on the geriatric health of the region.
• Triage & Workflow: Benefit from an established workflow where referrals are triaged by nurses to ensure patients are directed to the appropriate provider.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure.
• Current Illinois license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience in Cardiology preferred (or a strong desire to specialize).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based care model.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $124,257 - $160,593
• Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, paid time off, retirement plans (403(b), 457(b)), disability insurance, life insurance and more.
• CME allowance and opportunities for professional development.

Our Network:

• FHN is a community-based rural healthcare network serving northwest Illinois, southwest Wisconsin, and eastern Iowa for more than 120 years. FHN Memorial Hospital is the central hub of the network, located in a city of 25,000, and boasts 100 private-bed rooms. Outpatient Family Healthcare Clinics are located throughout Stephenson, Jo Daviess, Ogle, Carroll and Winnebago counties.

Our Community: Northwest Illinois offers a unique blend of Midwestern hospitality and exciting possibilities.

Here's what you can expect: Family-friendly atmosphere: Freeport is a safe and welcoming community with excellent schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Raise your family in a place that prioritizes a relaxed, small-town lifestyle.

Historical significance: Immerse yourself in the rich history of Freeport, most notably known for hosting the second Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858. Explore museums, historical sites, and discover the stories that shaped the nation.

Cultural gems: Freeport boasts a vibrant art scene with galleries and an art museum. Catch a performance at the historic Freeport Players' Guild theater, or delve into local history at the Stephenson County Historical Society Museum.

Outdoor adventures: Enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings at nearby Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park, offering hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and stunning scenery. Explore miles of trails or unwind by the water on your kayak!

Close to major cities: Freeport is conveniently located just over two hours from Chicago and Milwaukee, WI; one hour from Madison, WI; and 40 minutes to Rockford, IL, offering access to world-class museums, theaters, sporting events, and all the excitement these vibrant cities have to offer.