Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Cardiology, Saratoga Springs, New York in Saratoga Springs, New York at Saratoga Hospital

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) – Cardiology

Saratoga Hospital

Compensation: $129,000 - $164,000

Starting Bonus Available

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) serves as an integral member of the Cardiology care team, providing high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, clinical staff, and interdisciplinary teams, the APP helps deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care while supporting access, continuity, and excellence in patient outcomes.

This role offers a high degree of clinical responsibility and professional autonomy within a supportive, team-based environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Obtain, document, and update comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop evidence-based treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing, medications, and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress, reassess clinical status, and modify plans of care as appropriate.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, specialists, and community resources to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic visits, and transitional care management as assigned.
• Supervise cardiac stress testing and Cardiac PET testing in collaboration with the cardiology team and imaging staff.
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, consultations, and discharges in collaboration with the care team.
• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in departmental meetings, quality initiatives, performance improvement activities, and ongoing clinical education.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to staff when appropriate.
• Maintain all required licensure, certifications, credentialing, and continuing education requirements.

Position Details

This is a full-time position providing direct patient care in both inpatient and outpatient cardiology settings. Work schedules are developed collaboratively with department and practice leadership based on operational and patient care needs.

Work locations may include:

• Saratoga Hospital
• Saratoga Hospital Diagnostic Center
• Wilton Medical Arts Medical Imaging
• Outpatient Cardiology offices located in Saratoga Springs and Malta, New York

The APP team currently participates in a rotating weekend coverage schedule. Weekend responsibilities may include hospital rounding and management of urgent patient phone calls through the Cardiology answering service during designated coverage hours. Weekend rotation frequency is based on departmental staffing levels and is subject to change.

Additional compensation is provided for assigned weekend coverage shifts in accordance with departmental policy.

Participation in shared phone call coverage is also required during scheduled workdays based on operational needs. APPs scheduled for call coverage are expected to remain accessible by phone during assigned coverage periods.

Qualifications

• Current New York State license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Prior cardiology, hospital-based, or acute care experience preferred, but not required

Why Join Saratoga Hospital Cardiology?

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group Cardiology offers a collaborative and highly respected cardiovascular program within a growing regional health system. APPs are valued members of the care team and play a meaningful role in delivering exceptional cardiovascular care to the communities we serve.

About Saratoga Hospital Medical Group

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, a multispecialty group of 450 providers including physicians and advanced practice providers, contributes significantly to the hospital’s continued growth and reputation for excellence.

Saratoga Hospital

Saratoga Hospital is a 171-bed independent, locally governed, thriving community hospital and a leading healthcare provider in the region. We have enjoyed continuous growth for more than a decade, along with a reputation for high quality, personalized, compassionate care. Since September 2004, Saratoga Hospital has maintained Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center—the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

The Albany Med Health System

Saratoga Hospital is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System. This gives our physicians and APPs access to shared best practices, continuing medical education (CME), and teaching opportunities. This partnership has added access to services typically not offered by community hospitals, as well as a seamless connection to the Capital Region’s only academic medical center and the highly specialized medical care it can provide.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Health and Prescription Plan, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Account(s) including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Account
• Paid Time Off, PTO for CME, CME stipend, professional dues; professional liability coverage
• $200 annual YMCA discount, a number of supplemental insurance products, services, discount programs and more!

Saratoga Hospital is a not-for-profit 501 © (3) entity for those participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

About Saratoga Springs:

Located half an hour from Albany, New York State’s Capital City, and Albany International Airport;

• Three hours from New York City, Montreal and Boston — right on the edge of New England,
• Saratoga County offers family-oriented neighborhoods and communities and excellent schools — both public and private.
• Saratoga and towns throughout the region draw many to a variety of specialty shops, spas, eateries, many with locally sourced food and regionally produced craft beverages.
• Music, art, cultural festivals and farmer’s markets add to the vibrant community feel and social scene.
• Famous venues include: Saratoga Race Course featuring world-class thoroughbred racing, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Spa State Park, and Saratoga National Historic Park.
• Outdoor enthusiasts will love the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, nearby Berkshires and Green Mountains, Saratoga Lake, Lake George, other waterways, and more.