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Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner General Cardiology

HSHS · O'Fallon, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you work with cardiologists and surgeons when managing a complex cardiac patient?

What they are checking: Whether they know when to act independently and when to involve the physician.

Tell me about a time a patient did not understand their treatment plan. How did you help?

What they are checking: Whether they educate patients clearly to improve outcomes and satisfaction.

What does productivity and patient satisfaction mean to you as an APP?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance seeing patients efficiently with quality care, since bonuses depend on both.

Why do you want to work in cardiology in southern Illinois?

What they are checking: Whether they are committed to the region and specialty for the long term.

What would you do

A heart failure patient calls with three pounds of weight gain overnight and more shortness of breath. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize decompensation and take the right steps quickly.

Describe how you would handle a weekend call shift.

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the call commitment and know how to triage calls safely.

About the work

What experience do you have caring for patients with heart failure, arrhythmias or coronary disease?

What they are checking: Whether their clinical background fits a general cardiology practice.

How do you manage anticoagulation for a patient with atrial fibrillation who is also a fall risk?

What they are checking: Whether they can weigh stroke and bleeding risks in a common cardiology decision.

How do you keep your documentation efficient and complete in Epic?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage charting in the practice's EMR without falling behind.

How would you interpret an abnormal ECG or echo result in clinic before the cardiologist sees it?

What they are checking: Whether they have enough cardiac diagnostic knowledge to flag urgent findings.

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The full job description

As published by HSHS.

If you have additional questions, contact recruiter at: Angel.Headrick@HSHS.ORG Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - General Cardiology - Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants – Maryville, IL Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants is recruiting a General Cardiology Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in Maryville, IL. Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants works in partnership with Hospital Sisters Health System. Position Requirements Unrestrictive Illinois license prior to start Board Certified or Board Eligibility Experience in Cardiology is preferred Position Details Monday - Friday weekly schedule Rotating call EPIC EMR Compensation & Benefits Package Base guarantee Paid time off with holidays accrued bi-weekly CME reimbursement + days available per fiscal year Opportunities to earn productivity and patient outcome/patient satisfaction bonuses Sign-on bonus bonus and relocation assistance both available. Pay Range: $134,960.00 Annual Core Function: Provider Education Qualifications • Master’s degree in Nursing is required. • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing PLUS 5 years relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree. • Doctoral degree in Nursing is preferred. Experience Qualifications • Experience in management of patients across the care continuum preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Licensed in the state of practice as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is required. • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WDSPS) or • Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. • Board certification from the National Certification Corporation is preferred. • Controlled Substance license in state of practice is preferred. • Federal DEA license is preferred. • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred. Job Description Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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