Nurse Practitioner

apartment Willis Knighton Health location_onShreveport, LA, US

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WK Medical Center

Satellite Clinics
SC-WK Cardiovascular Consultants

Shreveport, LA

Physician & Advanced Practitioner Careers

Full-Time, Day

Posted 12/10/2025

Req # 7922

Willis Knighton Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA) to join the system with a busy Cardiology practice.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), will work in collaboration with the physician primarily in the outpatient setting caring for acute, chronically ill or injured patients. Responsibilities will vary depending on specialty.

Responsibilities And Duties

Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with physician and may perform services authorized by the supervising/collaborating physician that are part of the physician's normal course of practice and expertise. Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives. Must have a Supervision Agreement (SA) or Collaborative Practice Arrangement (CPA) with a physician in like practice. Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her/their SA/CPA and delineation of privileges.

Minimum Qualifications

AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners - American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License - State of Louisiana Board of Nursing, NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician Assistants, PA - Physician Assistant - National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants

Additional Job Description

This position is 50% ambulatory clinic and 50% hospital based.

Work Shift

Day (with call)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

To learn more about this opportunity, or others, please call Physician Recruiter, Margaret Elberson, 318-455-1098 or email melberson@wkhs.com.

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