APP-Cardiology

Cardiology Advanced Practitioner

BILH Primary Care Woburn Medical Associates

Position Summary

Under the direction of a physician and within the established practice guidelines for a Physician Assistant (PA) and/or Nurse Practitioner (NP) the Cardiology Advanced Practitioner is responsible for a variety of duties related to the evaluation treatment diagnosis and follow-up care of assigned patients. The role may also include providing pre-operative and post-operative care.

Job Description

The PA/NP will join our cardiology team which includes three outpatient clinic physicians and three inpatient physicians. The practitioner will primarily focus on the outpatient care of cardiology patients contributing to the delivery of the highest quality cardiovascular care.

Schedule

• Full-time: 40 hours/week

• 32 Clinical Hours

• 8 Administrative Hours

• Days: Monday through Friday (Day Shift)

• No nights weekends major holidays or call

• Opportunity for future hospital diagnostic testing supervision and call

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

• Documentation of registration for or successful completion of the applicable board certification exam

Licensure Certification and Registration

• Current license and certification to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• DEA number and Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Controlled

• Substances Registration (as applicable)

• BLS certification (American Heart Association recommended)

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with medical staff nursing staff and administrative teams

• Strong interpersonal skills for working with patients and families

• Solid knowledge of clinical protocols and procedures

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide emotional support when needed

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of direct patient care experience

• Cardiology experience strongly preferred

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Experience

• Prior experience with EPIC is preferred

Clinical Responsibilities

In collaboration with the supervising physician the Advanced Practitioner will assume responsibility for the outpatient care of general cardiology patients including:

• Providing follow-up care in an office setting

• Ordering labs diagnostic imaging and prescriptions

• Referring to cardiac rehabilitation anticoagulation clinics and other preventive services

• Ensuring coordination and continuity of care

• Collaborating with cardiologists referring physicians and care teams

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 2 years of experience in an advanced practice role and/or clinical/nursing experience in a cardiac setting. Competency in identifying both basic and life-threatening arrhythmias.