Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider - Per Diem

At
Merrimack Health
, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The hourly rate range is $70.00 to $90.00.
Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.
Merrimack Health
is the newly unified regional health system formed through the 2024 integration of Lawrence General Hospital with the Holy Family Hospitals (Methuen and Haverhill campuses). As of October 1, 2024, these three campuses operate together as one coordinated, mission-driven system: Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, Merrimack Health Haverhill Hospital and Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital.
Serving 13 cities and towns throughout the Merrimack Valley, the system delivers a full spectrum of high-quality care—from primary care to advanced specialty services in surgery, OB/GYN, cardiology, urology, and more. Merrimack Health is deeply committed to health equity, community engagement, and culturally competent care, with a focus on reducing health disparities across its diverse population.
Position Overview
:
Merrimack Health
is seeking a dedicated and skilled Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) on a per diem basis to join our inpatient cardiology team. This position comes with clinical responsibilities at Lawrence Hospital and a minimum shift requirement (2 per month).
The Cardiology APP will play a key role in providing high quality inpatient consultative care, supporting the cardiology service line, and collaborating closely with cardiologists, hospitalists, and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is a team oriented provider who thrives in a fast paced, community based hospital environment and is committed to delivering exceptional, patient centered cardiovascular care.
Responsibilities
Completes inpatient consults and takes calls for the cardiology service line
Obtains detailed problem focused history, performs physical examinations and evaluations on consulted Cardiology patients
Assesses and treats medical problems and provides direct patient care to cardiology patients
Participates in daily cardiology morning huddle and hospital rounds when applicable
Writes progress notes and orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests for Cardiology patients
Collaborates with the Echo and Stress lab on patients as needed
Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions, reviews diagnostic studies, formulates and implements treatment plans for Cardiology patients
Presents patients to attending Cardiologist and discusses plan of management
Facilitates patient referral to appropriate specialty and aids in discharge planning
Assists as needed in providing preoperative evaluation
Notifies the attending Cardiologist promptly regarding unusual or unexpected events or patient problems
Provides health education to cardiology patients and families, returns phone calls of patients and families as needed
Communicate with the primary medical team directly as needed re: patient management and disposition
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program with certification.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Massachusetts.
- Demonstrated commitment to community-based, equitable, culturally competent care.
Schedule & Employment
- Per diem employment includes malpractice coverage; a minimum of 2 shifts per month.
About Merrimack Health
Merrimack Health is the region’s first health care system serving the Merrimack Valley, prioritizing care and services based on the needs of its patients. Serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, Merrimack Health includes hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen, as well as a network of community-based physician practices. A recognized leader in heart care and stroke treatment, maternal and child health, orthopedics, surgical care, trauma and emergency services, behavioral health, and outpatient programs, Merrimack Health delivers trusted, compassionate care close to home.
Location
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Join Us!
If you are an experienced and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider seeking to advance your career or supplement your income, we encourage you to apply; To apply: please send resume and cover letter to: provider.recruitment@lawrencegeneral.org