Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiology

Hudson Hospital•Saint Louis Park, MN

3h•$114,400 - $171,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Methodist Hospital is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant. Being a part of our team means you will have an impact on the care that our patients receive every day. Primary duties include first assist in adult cardiac and thoracic as well as robotic procedures, partnering in perioperative and postoperative care, inpatient rounding, call coverage, and clinic as needed. Currently, call responsibility is 1 in 4, on average. Specifically, in the operating room, the CV-PA will be responsible for positioning of the patient, endoscopic vein harvest, first assisting the surgeon at the chest, wound closure and assisting with safe transport to the ICU. The position requires a current unrestricted medical license as a Physician Assistant. 1-2 years of experience preferred in the cardiovascular surgery (OR) environment which includes First Assisting and/or vein harvesting. You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Here, you’ll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It’s the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you’ll join us.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Current DEA certification (verified during credentialing process)
Licensed as a PA with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
NCCPA certification
Approved by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges (verified during credentialing process)
Currently licensed as a APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
Currently licensed as a RN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
AANP certification
Ability to perform as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with peers, students and other health care personnel
Ability to work dependently and independently
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritizes appropriately
Ability to navigate an electronic medical record to obtain information and document care
Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
Maintains regular and timely attendance
Protects confidentiality
Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.
Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience as an independently practicing APP
1-2 years previous Cardiology experience

Responsibilities

First assist in adult cardiac and thoracic as well as robotic procedures
Partnering in perioperative and postoperative care
Inpatient rounding
Call coverage
Clinic as needed
Positioning of the patient
Endoscopic vein harvest
First assisting the surgeon at the chest
Wound closure
Assisting with safe transport to the ICU
Coordinates flow of Inpatient Service
Reviews daily patient lists.
Prioritizes consultations and rounding schedule according to established parameters.
Develops and reviews work plan for the day with rounding physician partner.
Communicates regularly with partner Inpatient APP to coordinate consult services and to balance workloads.
Assists in the assignment of residents and students as necessary.
Discusses and develops diagnosis and treatment plan with staff cardiologists.
Assesses and completes H&P on new consults as selected/assigned.
Orders diagnostic testing as indicated.
Evaluates treatment for assigned patients and communicates information to physician partner.
Designs follow-up plan for patients to be seen in the clinic when discharged from the Hospital.
Documents assessment, treatment, evaluation and follow-up plan in the electronic medical record.
Discusses with and instructs patient/family members regarding treatment and follow-up
Interacts with patients and family members to involve them in the plan of care.
Educates patient/family members regarding diagnosis and treatment and documents this in the electronic medical record.
Provides written instructions when indicated.
Prescribes medications as indicated.
Evaluates interventions and plan of care regularly to ensure efficacy.
Regularly reviews results of ordered diagnostics and communicates these to the partner cardiologist.
Reviews patients on the service at the end of the day with physician partner.
Modifies plan as indicated.
Signs outpatients on service to APP partner when cross-covering.
Interacts with other healthcare professionals.
Communicates hospital course and treatment plan to referring primary care physicians upon discharge.
Cardiology Clinic
Evaluate and treat patient in the cardiology clinic on a regular basis.
Sees revisits independently and staffs new patients with the NIVL cardiologist.
Prescribes medications, orders tests and procedures as needed.
Documents clinic visits in the electronic medical record.
Regularly manages in-basket, following up on the results of testing and procedures ordered for clinic patients.
Communicates with other healthcare professionals regarding mutual patients.
Collaborates and coordinates with other health professionals
Makes and accepts referrals to/from, consults with, cooperates with and refers to all other types of healthcare providers, including primary and specialty care physicians, nurse practitioners and other allied personnel.
Discriminates between situation requiring independent management, collaborative management with physician or further referral
Collaborates with physician when unusual incidents or changes in patient’ condition occur.
Coordinates care involving other healthcare providers.
Functions as mentor/resource and educator for other healthcare team and staff.