Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Inpatient Cardiology
Location: Orange County, California
Job Type: Per Diem
Specialty: Inpatient Cardiology
Schedule: 4–8 days/month (variable depending on coverage need and availability)
Compensation: Competitive per diem rates
Job Overview:
We are looking for a per diem Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiology rounding team in Orange County, CA. This role involves providing care in lower-acuity inpatient settings, including:
- Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACs)
- Low-acuity hospital consults and follow-ups
- Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)
You’ll be an important collaborative cardiology team member providing quality care to patients in generally subacute environments. The role is ideal for experienced inpatient APPs who value flexibility and autonomy.
Responsibilities:
- Perform cardiology-focused inpatient rounds
- Conduct consults and follow-up visits
- Communicate effectively with supervising cardiologist(s), patients, and facility staff
- Accurately document care in EMRs
- Provide patient education and coordinate care as needed
Qualifications:
- California NP or PA license (required)
- BLS/ACLS certification (required)
- DEA registration (preferred)
- Minimum 1–2 years of inpatient experience (required)
- Cardiology experience or strong internal medicine background (preferred)
- Comfortable working independently in LTAC/SNF/low acuity hospital environments
- Excellent communication, time management, and clinical skills
Schedule & Workload:
- Per diem / part-time
- 4–8 days/month, fixed or variable schedule depending on coverage, availability, and interest.
- Initial coverage at 1–2 facilities, with average daily census range of 20-25 patients/day with option to increase in the future--may be fewer if not covering both facilities on same day.
What We Offer:
- Flexible scheduling ideal for work-life balance
- Competitive per diem compensation
- Supportive cardiology team and collaborative facility relationships
- Opportunity to expand to additional facilities over time
Apply Now:
Interested candidates, please submit your CV/resume and a brief cover letter describing your inpatient and cardiology experience. We’re excited to meet providers who are passionate about delivering excellent cardiovascular care in post-acute settings.
Job Tags: Nurse Practitioner Orange County, Physician Assistant Orange County, Per Diem NP, Cardiology PA, LTAC, SNF, Inpatient Rounding, Flexible Schedule, Subacute Care, Southern California
Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $60.00 - $100.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Cardiology
Work Location: In person