Electrophysiologist

About Us

Cooper University Health Care is named as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes, and one of only 30 companies in New Jersey to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden N.J., is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center, with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the region’s leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought-after Jersey Shore.

About the Role

The Electrophysiologist is a hospital and ambulatory physician whose responsibilities are focused on performing cardiac electrophysiology procedures within the Electrophysiology Laboratory and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Duties include procedural evaluation, performance, immediate peri-procedural management related to electrophysiology interventions, and performing outpatient clinic office visits for new and established patients.

Responsibilities

Electrophysiology Procedures

• Perform a full spectrum of invasive electrophysiology procedures, including:
  • Diagnostic electrophysiology studies
  • Catheter ablation procedures
  • Atrial fibrillation ablation
  • Atrial flutter ablation
  • SVT ablation
  • Ventricular tachycardia ablation
  • PVC ablation
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation
  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implantation
  • Insertable cardiac monitor/loop recorder implantation
  • Generator replacements and lead revisions
  • Lead extraction procedures (if credentialed)
  • Other electrophysiology-related structural heart procedures as credentialed

Peri-Procedural Responsibilities

• Review procedural referrals and pre-procedure clinical information
• Determine procedural appropriateness and treatment strategy
• Obtain informed consent
• Provide intra-procedural clinical management
• Manage immediate post-procedural care and discharge readiness
• Complete procedure-related documentation and billing requirements
• Communicate procedural findings and recommendations to referring physicians

Program Participation

• Participate in EP laboratory quality initiatives
• Assist with development and maintenance of procedural protocols
• Support accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences as requested
• Collaborate with Cath lab leadership to optimize procedural efficiency and resource utilization

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of:
  • Internal Medicine Residency
  • Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Unrestricted medical license
• Eligibility for medical staff membership and procedural privileges