NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Cardiology
CHRISTUS Health
Texarkana, TX
Job Summary
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Outpatient Cardiology team in Texarkana, TX. This role focuses on providing comprehensive cardiovascular care in a clinic-based setting, working collaboratively with cardiologists and the broader care team. The ideal candidate will have experience in cardiology or a related specialty and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide outpatient evaluation and management of patients with cardiovascular conditions
Conduct new patient consultations and follow-up visits
Manage chronic cardiac conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease
Order and interpret diagnostic testing including labs, EKGs, and cardiac imaging
Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modifications for heart health
Collaborate closely with cardiologists and clinic staff to ensure coordinated patient care
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
Qualifications
Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
Previous cardiology, internal medicine, or acute care experience preferred
Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
Ability to work independently in an outpatient clinic setting
Schedule & Compensation
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Outpatient only – no nights, weekends, or call
Competitive compensation based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
About the Company
CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.