APN/PA - Lead Cardiology

Summit Health CityMD•New Britain, CT

26d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for a collaborative, dynamic, physician-led practice environment where you can learn, grow, and excel in providing integrated, multidisciplinary, patient centered care, then Summit Health / Starling Physicians is the place to be! We are currently seeking a licensed Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant to work collaboratively with our Cardiology Physicians providing patient care in the outpatient office.

Requirements

Current Connecticut State APN or PA License
Board Certified
Cardiology experience preferred
BLS and ACLS certification required
Excellent clinical judgment, communication and time management skills
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced outpatient environment

Nice To Haves

Cardiology experience preferred

Responsibilities

The lead will assist the practice manager and physicians with professional development and annual reviews of APP staff as needed.
The lead will meet once a month with the Department Chair to discuss and resolve any pertinent section or departmental issues.
The lead will serve in the chain of command to receive inquiries/complaints/issues from APPs in the department, and resolve them, when possible, as well as communicating feedback from the physicians to the APPs.
The lead will involve leadership higher in the command chain (Director, Vice-Chair, Chair, SLD) when needed to resolve more complex issues or to obtain guidance/approval for any decisions.
The lead will meet monthly with APPs to provide updates as well as elicit feedback
APPs in the department will have access to the lead for any questions.
The lead will develop, maintain, and coordinate cardiology educational curriculum for APPs to highlight evidence-based practice and maintain clinical standards.
The lead will ensure proper training and mentoring of new APP hires, organizing their onboarding and setting up local mentors when indicated.
The lead will interview all APP candidates and involve other APPs for the interview process, as needed.
The lead will oversee schedule management and patient backlog trends, making proactive adjustments to ensure operational efficiency and maintain timely, safe patient care.
The lead will guide patient care initiatives and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective planning, implementation, and rollout of departmental initiatives.
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical examination, and diagnostic evaluations in an outpatient setting
Manage and monitor chronic cardiac conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, and coronary artery disease
Interpret ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and other cardiac diagnostics
Perform stress tests
Review and manage test results, labs, and imaging; communicate findings and next steps with patients promptly
Provide patient advice and triage over the phone for individuals experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, or medication concerns
Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists
Educate patients and families about heart disease prevention, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications
Coordinate care with other specialists, primary care providers, and ancillary staff
Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records (EMR) documentation