APP Cardiology Per Diem Faulkner

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is a core member of the BWFH Department of Medicine and a key constituent of the cardiology division and BWFH cardiology inpatient and consult teams. The PA/NP is primarily responsible for serving as the responding clinician for patients on the inpatient cardiology service and for performing inpatient cardiology consults. Candidates for the position should have a strong interest in acute care cardiology and, ideally, experience and training in clinical cardiology. The cardiology PA/NP will report to the BWFH chief of cardiology but will work very closely with the BWFH cardiology attending physicians to develop all necessary clinical skills in a highly collaborative and supportive environment. The Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The APP works closely with the cardiology physicians, inpatient physicians and advanced practice professionals, residents and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families. The BWFH cardiology PA/NP will also be an integral partner with the other BWFH advanced practice professionals.

Requirements

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required OR Master's Degree Nursing required
Massachusetts Physician Assistant required OR Massachusetts Advanced Practice Registered Nurse required
Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required.
Knowledge of current literature and a commitment to continued learning are also required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a licensed Advanced Practice Provider preferred
Strong interest in acute care cardiology
Ideally, experience and training in clinical cardiology

Responsibilities

Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
Closely collaborate with the cardiology inpatient attending physician to evaluate new and follow-up cardiology admissions and cardiology consults at BWFH.
Participate in daily patient cardiology rounds to monitor patient care and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with the inpatient cardiology attending.
Write initial H+P, consult and / or daily progress notes.
Follow through on team recommendations for patient management in partnership with nursing staff.
Occasionally assist the cardiology attending physician with supervising cardiology testing and procedures, including exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, cardioversion, and trans-esophageal echocardiograms.
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and other special examinations as requested.
Serve as a resource to the BWFH care teams for patient care issues.
Prepare succinct and accurate sign-out to facilitate the smooth transition of patient care to another cardiology covering APP or physician.