Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Genetics (UMMC)

Provide comprehensive, longitudinal ambulatory care for adults with inherited or suspected genetic cardiovascular conditions, including cardiomyopathies, inherited arrhythmia syndromes, aortopathies, and other heritable cardiovascular diseases. Perform new and follow-up patient evaluations, including comprehensive histories, physical assessments, review of diagnostic testing, and development of individualized plans of care in collaboration with the Cardiovascular Genetics team. Participate in the review and interpretation of genetic testing results, incorporate multigenerational family histories into risk assessment, and facilitate referrals for genetic counseling and testing. Collaborate closely with cardiovascular genetics, genetic counseling, electrophysiology, heart failure, cardiovascular imaging, vascular/aortic specialists, and other multidisciplinary partners to provide coordinated, patient-centered care. Participate and help lead monthly Cardiovascular Genetics Multidisciplinary team meetings. Communicate recommendations and plans of care with referring physicians, primary care providers, and outside institutions to promote continuity of care. Provide General Cardiology care, including evaluation and longitudinal management of cardiovascular conditions with an emphasis on cardiac sarcoidosis. Support timely patient access through independent APP clinics and collaborative physician/APP practice. Participate in the continued development and growth of the Cardiovascular Genetics program, including opportunities to help develop clinical workflows, care pathways, patient education, and best practices for inherited cardiovascular disease. Provide occasional cross-coverage for inpatient General Cardiology based on clinical and operational needs. Utilize a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (Epic) for documentation, communication, and coordination of care.