Advanced Practice Provider-Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Interventional Cardiology Job at Virginia Heart, Fairfax, VA

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  • Virginia Heart
  • Fairfax, VA

Job Description

Location: Fairfax, VA 

Status: Full-Time 

 

At Virginia Heart, we are looking for an experienced Interventional Cardiology APP in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Interventional Cardiologist will evaluate and assist in the medical management of patients with Coronary Artery Disease, Resistant Hypertension with candidacy for Interventional Procedures, and Peripheral Vascular Disease. The APP will be part of a multidisciplinary care team practicing in the inpatient and outpatient setting. As part of the Interventional Cardiology Program, the APP will improve the continuity of care and promote the practice of Virginia Heart.. 

 

When you work with Virginia Heart, you will enjoy a dedicated and experienced staff, competitive wages, excellent benefits and the following rewards and incentives:

 

  • Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-being
  • Paid Vacation upon eligibility
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • CME allowance
  • Annual Merit-Based increases
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Quarterly Employee Appreciation: Events to include therapy dogs, raffles, and other fun events.

Virginia Heart is Northern Virginia's premier cardiovascular practice, bringing an unparalleled standard of excellence to our patients.  We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in our outpatient cardiology setting. Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Virginia Heart learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Obtain medical history and preform physical examinations.
  • Perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plan. 
  • Initiate, monitor, and adjust medications in accordance with the APP Practice Agreement.
  • Manage patients with complex cardiovascular diseases.
  • Order and evaluate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests .
  • Complete medical records and billing at the end of each day. 
  • Coordinate care with rounding physician or office based physician.
  • Provide education to patients and their family members. 

     

  • Provide pre and post procedural education for patients scheduled for cardiac testing and interventional procedures.

  • Make appropriate referrals to community and other interdisciplinary providers

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    Refer to appropriate Virginia Heart Programs: for example: Heart Failure Program, Research Program, Sleep Program

  • Act as liaison for the physician in communicating with patients and family members. · Regularly attend APP & Provider Meetings

  • Perform daily hospital rounds, coordinate daily work with the rounding MDs at the beginning of day, prioritizing patient care based on severity of illness, new patient consults/admissions and providing timely discharges

  • Maintain communication with the rounding physicians. Communicate unresolved issues to the MD at the end of the day

  • Maintain hospital list. Coordinate scheduling of testing and procedures in collaboration with IV Nurse Navigator and Hospital Scheduling Team

  • Provide discharge education and outpatient follow up orders and plan.

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    Maintains own schedule of interventional patients. Assist in the management of patients’ pre and post procedure. Orders appropriate tests and imaging studies for patients

  • Provides patient and family education regarding CAD, PVD and procedures. Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings.

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Associate Program (Master’s level of preparation preferred)
  • NP Credentialed by the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center). PA credentialed by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Associates) 
  • BLS/CPR and ACLS certified
  • Licensed in the State of Virginia
  • Experience in Cardiology recommended– preferably as an APP 
  • Have appropriate hospital privileges 
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment 
  • Attend CME annually 

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office,

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