Physician Associate

Default•Alexandria, VA

15d

About The Position

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/ Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Associate (PA) POSITION SUMMARY Obtain medical history and preform physical examinations Perform c linical assessments and develop treatment plan Initiate, monitor, and adjust medications in accordance with the APP Practice Agreement Manage patients with complex cardi ovascular 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 Coordinate care between other physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary providers Make appropriate referrals to community and other interdisciplinary providers Refer to appropriate Virginia Heart Programs: Heart Failure Program, Risk Factor Modification Program, Research Program , Ideal Protein Program Act as liaison for the physician in communicating with patients and family members Hospital Specific : 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. C ommunicate unresolved issues to the MD at the end of the day . Maintain hospital list and send in billing and scheduling sheets at the end of the day . Coordinate scheduling of inpatient stress test, cardiac cath , and other inpatient and outpatient testing. Provide discharge education and outpatient follow up plan O ffice Specific : Maintains own schedule of appx 15 patients in a 9-hour day. Physician is available on site for consultation and collaboration as needed. Types of patient visits: Pre op risk assessments, hospital follow ups, Heart Failure Clinic, Risk Factor Modification, Symptom calls, post cardiac testing visits to review result s, hypertension F/U, urgent add- ons/walk - ins, and all other routine cardiology follow ups. APP does not see new patients. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Read and follow guidelines of Virginia Heart Employee Handbook. Read and follow guidelines of Virginia Heart Clinical Policy and Procedure Manual, including updated policies when indicated. Read and follow guidelines of EP APP/APP Manual PROFESSIONAL DEMEANOR AND OFFICE APPEARANCE: Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with patients, providers, and fellow employees to create a positive experience. Resolves issues appropriate to position. CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HIPAA COMPLIANCE Provides exceptional customer service in accordance with corporate standards and expectations. Exhibits empathy and compassion and maintains a professional and positive attitude with customers and fellow employees. Respects and maintains patient privacy and dignity. Adheres to HIPAA law and is aware of one’s own environment and communication with patients at all times. OSHA : Follows OSHA guidelines Reports OSHA violations/incidents to Virginia Heart OSHA Coordinator Attends annual OSHA training

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Associate Program (Master’s level of preparation)
NP Credentialed by the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
PA must be Board Certified
BLS/CPR and ACLS certified
Licensed in State of Virginia
Have appropriate hospital privileges
Attend CME yearly

Nice To Haves

Experience in Cardiology recommended– preferably as an APP

Responsibilities

Obtain medical history and preform physical examinations
Perform c linical assessments and develop treatment plan
Initiate, monitor, and adjust medications in accordance with the APP Practice Agreement
Manage patients with complex cardi ovascular 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
Coordinate care between other physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary providers
Make appropriate referrals to community and other interdisciplinary providers
Refer to appropriate Virginia Heart Programs: Heart Failure Program, Risk Factor Modification Program, Research Program , Ideal Protein Program
Act as liaison for the physician in communicating with patients and family members
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.
C ommunicate unresolved issues to the MD at the end of the day
Maintain hospital list and send in billing and scheduling sheets at the end of the day
Coordinate scheduling of inpatient stress test, cardiac cath , and other inpatient and outpatient testing.
Provide discharge education and outpatient follow up plan
Maintains own schedule of appx 15 patients in a 9-hour day.
Physician is available on site for consultation and collaboration as needed.
Types of patient visits: Pre op risk assessments, hospital follow ups, Heart Failure Clinic, Risk Factor Modification, Symptom calls, post cardiac testing visits to review result s, hypertension F/U, urgent add- ons/walk - ins, and all other routine cardiology follow ups.
APP does not see new patients.
Read and follow guidelines of Virginia Heart Employee Handbook.
Read and follow guidelines of Virginia Heart Clinical Policy and Procedure Manual, including updated policies when indicated.
Read and follow guidelines of EP APP/APP Manual
Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with patients, providers, and fellow employees to create a positive experience.
Resolves issues appropriate to position.
Provides exceptional customer service in accordance with corporate standards and expectations.
Exhibits empathy and compassion and maintains a professional and positive attitude with customers and fellow employees.
Respects and maintains patient privacy and dignity.
Adheres to HIPAA law and is aware of one’s own environment and communication with patients at all times.
Follows OSHA guidelines
Reports OSHA violations/incidents to Virginia Heart OSHA Coordinator
Attends annual OSHA training