Build meaningful expertise at the intersection of Women’s Heart Health, advanced cardiovascular care, and clinical research. This is an opportunity to help shape care in a rapidly evolving cardiology subspecialty while practicing within a deeply collaborative academic health system.
Join UVA Health’s Ambulatory Cardiology team as an Advanced Practice Provider supporting Women’s Heart Health and General Cardiology at Fontaine. Approximately 75% of the position is dedicated to Women’s Heart Health, with the remaining practice focused on a broad range of general cardiology conditions. You will have the support, mentorship, and clinical exposure to grow into a highly skilled cardiovascular clinician.
The Role
You will care for patients across the adult lifespan, primarily age 16 and older, within a team-based model that brings together APPs, physicians, nurses, and clinic leadership. Rather than maintaining an independent patient panel, you will share responsibility for patients with an interdisciplinary team, creating continuity, collaboration, and ready access to specialty expertise.
Your practice will include complex and intellectually engaging cardiovascular conditions, with opportunities to develop specialized knowledge in coronary microvascular disease, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, cardiovascular disease in pregnancy, and other conditions affecting women’s cardiovascular health.
A four 10-hour shift schedule is available, providing an additional weekday away from clinic each week. New team members receive a structured three-month orientation followed by a gradual clinical ramp-up, supporting a thoughtful transition toward independent visit management and a full clinical template.
Key responsibilities and opportunities include:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with Women’s Heart Health and General Cardiology needs.
- Care for patients with arrhythmias, palpitations, heart failure, and other cardiovascular conditions.
- Develop evidence-based treatment plans in partnership with physicians, APP colleagues, nurses, and patients.
- Educate patients and support shared decision-making throughout their cardiovascular care.
- Participate in a growing Women’s Heart Health program with expanding patient populations and subspecialty services.
- Gain exposure to advanced cardiac imaging and specialized coronary function testing (CFT).
- Contribute to clinical research through patient recruitment and longitudinal follow-up associated with active clinical trials.
- Build relationships across a large Ambulatory Cardiology APP community with access to consultation, mentorship, and subspecialty expertise.
Prior cardiology experience is highly preferred, including cardiovascular experience gained through an RN or APP role. Physician Assistants with cardiology rotations, EMT experience, or meaningful cardiovascular exposure may also be considered. Motivated new graduates with a clear passion for cardiology, initiative, and a commitment to self-directed learning are encouraged to apply.
Advanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice:
Clinical
- Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice
- Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate
- Provides health education to patients
- Maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation
- Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
Leadership
- Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty
- Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care
- Provides education to learners in the clinical space
- Mentors new team members
Administration
- Contributes to clinical quality improvement work
- Participates in professional governance through the APP Council
- Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels
Professional
- Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions
- Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies
- Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations
Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.
Why UVA Health
UVA Health offers the depth of an academic health system with the close collaboration of a specialty practice. APPs are integral members of interdisciplinary care teams and contribute across direct patient care, consultation, education, research, and clinical innovation.
This opportunity is particularly compelling because it combines an established clinical foundation with the energy of a growing specialty:
- Develop niche expertise in Women’s Heart Health, an expanding area of cardiovascular medicine.
- Work alongside three Women’s Heart physicians, a dedicated Women’s Heart APP, general cardiologists, and experienced cardiology APPs.
- Join a professional community of 28 APPs across Ambulatory Cardiology, providing substantial peer support and clinical resources.
- Participate in a program engaged in approximately seven active clinical trials.
- Learn within an environment advancing personalized, multidisciplinary care for spontaneous coronary artery dissection, coronary microvascular disease, and cardiovascular disease in pregnancy.
- Access meaningful mentorship and consultation throughout onboarding and continued professional development.
- Practice within a culture that values teamwork, curiosity, adaptability, patient-centered care, and continuous learning.
- Pursue a role with significant growth potential as Women’s Heart Health services, advanced imaging, and specialized cardiovascular care continue to expand.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville offers an appealing balance of professional opportunity, community, and access to the outdoors. Healthcare professionals can enjoy a lively food and arts scene, nearby trails and mountain landscapes, historic neighborhoods, local vineyards, and the energy of a university community. With both urban amenities and outdoor recreation within easy reach, the area supports a fulfilling lifestyle for individuals and families seeking meaningful work and time to recharge.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
Experience: Department and unit specific.
Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Associate) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $116,123.00 - $171,163.20 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and Education Support
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.