Cardiology - Advanced Practice Clinician - Jefferson Hospital - Cath Lab
About The Position
The Division of Cardiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and clinically skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Interventional Cardiology team. This unique position offers the opportunity to work directly alongside nationally recognized interventional cardiologists in a high-volume, tertiary-care cardiac catheterization laboratory while participating in the comprehensive care of patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. This role is ideal for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced procedural environment, enjoys close collaboration with physicians, nurses, and technologists, and is passionate about delivering exceptional cardiovascular care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current NCCPA certification or AGACNP-BC certification.
- Acute Care certification if NP
- Eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure.
- DEA certification (or ability to obtain).
- BLS and ACLS certification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-based environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in: Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Medicine, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory settings
- Experience managing complex cardiovascular patients.
- Familiarity with invasive cardiovascular procedures and post-procedural care.
- New graduates with exceptional cardiovascular interest and relevant clinical training are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist interventional cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Participate alongside physicians in coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), peripheral vascular interventions, and other advanced catheter-based therapies.
- Assist with vascular access management and procedural workflow.
- Support procedural documentation and communication with multidisciplinary teams.
- Participate in patient monitoring and assessment during procedures.
- Facilitate efficient patient throughput and procedural coordination.
- Conduct focused cardiovascular assessments and histories.
- Review diagnostic studies, laboratory data, and imaging.
- Assist with procedural planning and patient preparation.
- Educate patients and families regarding procedures, risks, benefits, and expectations.
- Coordinate care with referring physicians and consulting services.
- Evaluate patients following diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Manage vascular access sites and post-procedural recovery.
- Monitor for complications and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Provide patient and family education regarding medications, activity restrictions, and ongoing cardiovascular management.
- Work closely with attending physicians, fellows, nurses, technologists, and ancillary staff.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocol development.
- Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.
- Support academic and educational activities within the Division of Cardiology.
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
