Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant
Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia is a professional medical organization committed to the healing mission of Medicine, specializing in comprehensive cardiology care with over 30 locations throughout the Philadelphia area. This full-time role will primarily work at our Phoenixville and Pottstown, PA offices, with potential travel to Philadelphia offices.
About the role
The Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) acts as a physician extender, assisting in coordinating all aspects of patient care. This role supports our walk-in clinic, hospital rotation, and outpatient office, focusing on high-quality, patient-centered care including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of patient care. Responsibilities also include advising patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and case management.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and complete all MCOT paperwork and daily reads.
- Review and sign off on daily symptom and automatic alert events; alert the responsible/ordering MD about new clinically relevant events.
- Post AFib Ablation Follow-up Clinic:
- Monitor for and address complications and clinical concerns.
- Track and document successes and failures both clinically and with systematic monitoring (2-week MCOT).
- Provide data and analysis to EP MDs to improve outcomes.
- AFib Risk Factor Modification Clinic:
- Assist patients with improved control and optimization of therapy for OSA, weight loss, HTN, DM, etc., to improve outcomes.
- Wound Checks:
- See each patient 1-week post-implant.
- Respond to any clinical needs that arise.
- Input device and lead data into EMR.
- Ensure registration into our Remote Monitoring clinic and verify each process step is working.
- Device Remotes:
- Read, interpret, and address clinical issues in a timely fashion.
- Call in patients for urgent APP or MD visits as needed.
- In-person Device Clinic:
- Ensure each device patient sees EP service twice per year, alternating visits between EP MD and EP APP.
- Monitor the 2 EP Doctor EMR Desktops.
- Loop implants: Assist with in-office loop implant process.
- Productivity Expectations:
- Conduct 14 to 16 independent patient evaluations per day.
- Allocate 30 minutes for a device follow-up.
- Allocate 30-45 minutes for a hospital follow-up or risk reduction clinic patient.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in Cardiology/Electrophysiology.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Familiarity with medical emergencies brought on by stress testing and ability to react accordingly.
- Proficiency in computer usage and experience with an EMR system.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
Eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus, paid no later than 30 days following your start date, provided employment remains in good standing. Repayment of the full bonus is required if employment is voluntarily terminated or terminated for cause within 6 months of the hire date.