APP- Cardiology EP

The Division of Cardiovascular Sciences and the Department of Internal Medicine at the UniversityofSouthFloridaMorsaniCollegeofMedicineisseekinganAdvancedRegistered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time position at the Instructor rank. Evaluationwithdiagnostictestingandhistorytakinginthepatientpopulationwithasuspected or confirmed cardiology diagnosis referred from Internal Medicine Emergency physicians or other with patients family and referring provider regarding recommendations and findings based on current guidelines. Education regarding diagnosis testing and provides care to patients in cardiology clinic under general or indirect supervision. Manages medical problems; initiates monitors and alters pharmacologic or lifestyle regimens.

• CLINICAL-Evaluates patients with suspected or confirmed cardiology diagnoses through diagnostic testing and history taking including those referred from Internal Medicine Emergency Medicine or other specialties. Triages inpatient consultations and patient phone calls renews prescriptions coordinates care and manages post-procedure concerns. Assesses patients with rhythm disorders or cardiac devices and provides pre- and post-procedure education for pacemaker ICD ablation WATCHMAN implant and electrophysiology procedures in both hospital and outpatient settings. Performs comprehensive History and Physical Exams and independently manages electrophysiology clinic patients under general supervision. Initiates monitors and adjusts anti-arrhythmic therapies orders tests and prescribes medications regularly consulting with faculty electrophysiologists on treatment plans and abnormal findings. Facilitates patient discharges with education and follow-up instructions ensures continuity of care and coordinates with nursing and ancillary staff. Addresses inquiries via the medical record and documents all orders procedures progress notes and device interrogations including holter and event monitor tracings.
• ADMINISTRATIVE - Support and arrange patient care with the referring provider handle outpatient follow-ups and make recommendations based on findings. Educate patients and their families about diagnoses results and next steps. Respond to patient and staff questions through the medical record system. Record all orders procedures and progress notes in the patients electronic medical record.
• Responsible toa Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of aState university.
• Responsible for teaching research service and related administrative activities.
• Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
• May represent the university college/school or department.

MINIMUM:

MastersorMedicaldegreefromanaccreditedinstitutioninanappropriatefieldofspecialization or equivalent qualifications based on professionalexperience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM:

This position requires graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64 or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant academicdegreeprogramandcertificationasoutlinedinFloridaStatutes458and459and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64.

IF CLINICAL:

MUSTBEBOARDCERTIFIED/ELIGIBLEIN:FamilyPractice or Adult Gerontology Acute Care