Physicians Assistant Cardiac Cath

White Plains Hospital Center•White Plains, NY

50d

About The Position

As a Structural Heart APP and Program Coordinator, the PA/NP will work in an administrative and clinical capacity with collaborating physicians, clinical staff, patients and their families, insurance companies, and vendors, in the planning, evaluation, and coordination of care for our Structural Heart patients across the entire continuum of care, including but not limited to, preprocedural / post-procedural care in the outpatient and inpatient clinical settings.

Requirements

Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
Current National Certification.
Minimum of 2 years Cardiothoracic Surgery, Invasive Cardiology or Cardiology APP experience. Previous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement experience highly desired
Familiarity with EPIC EMR, MacLab, and clinical data collection highly desired
Experience with clinical trial management, quality and data abstraction or clinical research coordination experience a plus.
Current New York State Licensure
Current DEA Licensure
Current AHA BLS and ACLS Certification
Current Infection Control Certification
Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
Demonstrates ability to communicate in a professional manner in all interactions
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process improvement and process design mind-set and skill set
Decision-making skills.
Supervisory skills
Attention to detail
Independent judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to adapt to a readily changing environment and requests
Demonstrates an ethical practice of medicine
Demonstrates strong, written and verbal communication skills. Establishes two-way communication by utilizing a variety of communication methods, actively listening to ideas and concerns and responding in an appropriate manner.
Demonstrates ability to retain composure under stress

Nice To Haves

Previous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement experience highly desired
Experience with clinical trial management, quality and data abstraction or clinical research coordination experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinates overall clinical program and ensures processes are in place to ensure smooth operation and patient flow for Structural Heart patients referred to the Valve Clinic.
Coordinates the clinical interdisciplinary team and services for pre-procedural evaluation prior to heart valve surgery; including but not limited to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to present professional-based presentations, meetings, and communication skills.
This position may be involved in research clinical trials, patient and professional educational programs, and patient follow-up.
Gathers all patient data points needed for the ACC NCDR TVT and LAAO registries, in accordance with all definitions and prior to submission deadlines, ensuring follow visits occur within the specified windows.
Coordinates safe discharge/transfer of Structural Heart patients.
Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical-surgical treatments and/or medications pertinent to the Structural Heart patient's condition.
Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests. Interprets laboratory and diagnostic test results
Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with all regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care. Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing
Able to evaluate medical/surgical problems of Cardiac Services patients and appropriately requests consults to other specialties when indicated
Performs all other related duties as assigned.