NP-PA-Electrophysiology

Southcoast Health • Fall River, MA

7d

About The Position

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented candidate for Advanced Practice Practitioner to join the EP team - 2 openings. Under the direction of the Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology with oversight from the director of cardiac interventional services , perform diversified duties in the care of patients assigned under direction of individual attending physicians under the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Physician Assistant practice. Prepare patients for discharge and care for patients in the Out-Patient Department. Provide a variety of inpatient care and services under supervision of individually assigned Physician as part of daily activities.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant: Bachelors Degree in a related field is required.
• Graduate of an A.M.A.-approved Physician Assistant program is required.
• Certification from a National accrediting body to practice as a Physician Assistant is required.
• Nurse Practitioner: Masters of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
• Certification from a National accrediting body to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Current Massachusetts R.N. registration is required.
• Nurse Practitioner Certificate/Physician Assistant Certificate is required.
• Physician Assistant /Nurse Practitioner: Qualified in all basic and advanced cardiac support standards as set by the American Heart Association.
• Possess the ability to care for critically ill adult patients with a broad range of medical problems.
• Possess the maturity, self-confidence and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending surgeon.
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants within one year of hire.
• Qualified in all basic and advanced cardiac support standards.
• Eligible for state and federal controlled substances registration.

Nice To Haves

• Over three years up to and including five years' experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology with oversight from the director of cardiac interventional services , perform diversified duties in the care of patients assigned under direction of individual attending physicians under the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Physician Assistant practice.
• Prepare patients for discharge and care for patients in the Out-Patient Department.
• Provide a variety of inpatient care and services under supervision of individually assigned Physician as part of daily activities.

Benefits

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level