Advanced Practice Provider Job Opening

Performs high-quality clinical practices and effective patient management, under physician supervision, in accordance with state regulations, including primary and secondary specialty care in clinical and/or surgical practice settings. Demonstrates technical expertise by assisting physician with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Patient care duties may include education and research. Prescribes medications in accordance with state guidelines. Demonstrates teamwork by communicating effectively and working cooperatively with all members of the health care team. Displays respect for and appreciation for the contribution from all team members in order to foster positive working relationships. Participates in Quality/Best Practice initiatives by utilizing standards and guidelines for cost-effective care delivery in order to continuously improve patient care and enhance outcomes.

Position duties and responsibilities:

• Evaluation and management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias/patients on anti-arrhythmic medications.
• Routine in person and remote monitoring of CIED's to include pacemakers, defibrillators and implantable loop recorders.
• Pre-operative H&P's
• Coagulation management of patients on warfarin.
• Post-operative management.

Please note that this position requires the canddiate to split time between two electrophysiology offices.

Experience:

• Three to five years of progressive clinical experience with primary care management of patient population.

• At least one year experience in cardiology and rhythm interpretation.

• At least two years’ APP work experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience with CIED’s (Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices)
• Pacemakers
• Defibrillators
• Implantable Loop recorders
• Arrhythmia management

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Certification:

• BLS; ACLS if critical care; NCCPA Board Certified. Maintains necessary CME requirements as outlined by the NCCPA.

Licensure:

• Current Virginia License.

Special Skills:

• Verbal and communication skills, presentation skills, computer skills

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