Mission Hospital (Asheville) rating
6.2
Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
763rd of 987 rated hospitals
Job description
Client Name
Mission Hospital
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Advanced Practice
Profession
PA
Specialty
Cardiology
Job ID
20176564
Job Title
Heart Failure
Shift Details
Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
05/21/2026
Job Description
Asheville Cardiology Associates, a partner of Mission Health, is seeking a Heart Failure Advanced Practice Provider for our expanding Advanced Heart Failure Therapies Program.
Qualified Candidates:
• Completion of an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program with appropriate certification exams
• Will join 2 HF Physicians, 3 LVAD Coordinators, 2 dedicated clinic RN's
• APP's run HF discharge clinic
• Has, and maintains, current license with the North Carolina Medical Board
• BLS, ACLS certification required
• Must have 2+ years cardiology APP experience
Incentive/Benefits Package:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your loved ones
• 401k options
Client Details
Address
509 Biltmore Avenue
City
Asheville
State
NC
Zip Code
28801
Unit Details
Unit Description
• Asheville Cardiology Associates is the largest cardiovascular diseases practice in western North Carolina with more than 50 cardiologists and 25 advanced practice providers who provide a full range of cardiac care including subspecialties of interventional (including structural heart disease), electrophysiology (including complex ablation), imaging (including dedicated cardiac MRI), general cardiology and advanced heart failure
• As partners with Mission Health System, the practice supports the 19 western counties of North Carolina with tertiary care
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