Specialty Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Interventional Cardiology
Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will
provide comprehensive outpatient care to patients under the
supervision and collaboration of interventional cardiologists. The
APP will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with
cardiovascular disease, focusing on continuity of care before and
after interventional procedures. This role emphasizes outpatient
clinic management, coordination of patient care, and integration
with inpatient and procedural services to optimize outcomes and
patient satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care Conduct
new patient consultations, follow-up visits, and post-procedure
evaluations in the outpatient clinic. Perform focused histories,
physical examinations, and order/interpret diagnostic test results
(e.g., echocardiograms, stress testing, vascular studies, labs).
Supervise cardiac stress tests (training provided if not
experienced) Manage cardiovascular risk factors and chronic
conditions (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, CAD, PAD, heart failure)
under established protocols. Provide pre-procedure evaluation and
education prior to interventional cardiology procedures. Deliver
post-procedure follow-up, including medication adjustments, wound
care, and complication monitoring. Collaborate with supervising
physicians in the formulation and execution of treatment plans.
Care Coordination Facilitate seamless transitions of care between
hospital, cath lab, and outpatient clinic. Communicate with
referring physicians and primary care providers regarding patient
progress and treatment plans. Assist with triage of referrals to
the interventional cardiology clinic, prioritizing urgent cases
(e.g., unstable angina, critical limb ischemia). Coordinate
acquisition and review of outside medical records and imaging.
Education & Counseling Educate patients and families on disease
processes, procedures, lifestyle modification, and medication
adherence. Provide counseling on cardiovascular prevention and
rehabilitation strategies.
Keywords: University Health, San Antonio , Specialty Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Interventional Cardiology, Healthcare , San Antonio, Texas
