Cardiology APP

## Description

Join Santiam Hospital’s Cardiology team in Stayton, Oregon, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care in a collaborative practice. As a community-based hospital, Santiam Hospital provides quality care to a service area of more than 40,000 throughout the Santiam Canyon and Willamette Valley. In this role, you will partner closely with one of the areas most skilled and reputable non-interventional cardiologist in a shared office setting to evaluate, manage, and support patients across the continuum of cardiology care.

Our practice utilizes a strong APP support model designed to maximize your efficiency and focus on patient care. You will benefit from a dedicated 1:1 Medical Assistant-to-provider ratio and an advanced EPIC electronic health record system equipped with integrated AI scribe technology. This position offers an exceptional work-life balance with a flexible schedule, dedicated administrative time, and absolutely no call responsibilities.

Elevate your career and bring your passion for medicine to **Santiam Hospital & Clinics -- Apply today!**

***Practice Highlights***

• Full-time, 40 hours per week including 34 patient hours and 6 dedicated administrative hours. Possible 4-day work week available.
• Manage cardiac follow-up appointments and chronic cardiovascular disease cases.
• Interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs) accurately.
• Perform thorough surgical cardiac clearance evaluations.
• Maintain a standard patient volume of 16 to 20 patients per day.
• Collaborate directly with the attending cardiologist on complex cases.
• **No call coverage.**

## Qualifications
**Ideal Candidate**

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) eligible for licensure in Oregon.
• 1 to 2+ years of clinical experience, preferably in cardiology or internal medicine, including outpatient practice exposure.
• Strong EKG interpretation skills and sound independent clinical judgment.
• Efficient, patient-focused, and highly team-oriented.
• Comfortable managing common cardiovascular conditions independently, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension, with the ability to order appropriate diagnostic studies and optimize guideline-directed medical therapy.
• Good with communication and time management.

**Compensation & Benefits**

• Competitive guaranteed base salary
• $3,000 annual CME allowance
• 34 days (272 hours) of authorized time off per year
• Full coverage of licenses, professional dues, and board certification fees (separate from CME)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, malpractice, and retirement benefits
• Relocation assistance and signing bonus available