NP / PA Cardiology Community Reads EP Team

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its outpatient Electrophysiology (EP) team at Emory Johns Creek. The APP will provide comprehensive care for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, and other heart rhythm disorders. The role includes conducting new and follow-up evaluations, managing antiarrhythmic and anticoagulation therapies, reviewing cardiac monitoring and implanted-device reports, and coordinating care with electrophysiologists and the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. The APP assists with patient evaluation and treatment, documentation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, care planning, referrals, patient education, and coordination with physicians. Additional duties include maintaining patient records, interpreting diagnostic data, supporting research reporting, teaching healthcare professionals and trainees, participating in organizational committees, and maintaining professional knowledge and development.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
For Nurse Practitioners: current Georgia advanced practice nursing license and certification as a Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or an equivalent body.
For Physician Assistants: certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and appropriate Georgia licensure.
At least one year of direct experience in one or more high-acuity clinical specialties may be required.
PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.
1–2 years of clinical experience in Cardiology is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Electrophysiology or cardiac rhythm management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
Document care delivery, patient histories, assessments, interventions, and evaluations in medical records.
Conduct patient interviews and document medical and psychosocial histories, health status, and actual or potential medical problems.
Under physician direction, perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Assist physicians in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
Order, schedule, and/or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
Explain scheduled procedures to patients, including their necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects.
Arrange consultations and referrals in collaboration with physicians.
Educate patients on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, follow-up care, home medical care, medications, and related health issues.
Review cardiac monitoring and implanted-device reports and manage antiarrhythmic and anticoagulation therapies.
Coordinate care with electrophysiologists and the multidisciplinary team.
Work with a manager to formulate a professional development plan and attend educational in-services as appropriate.
Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Collect and interpret diagnostic data to implement appropriate patient care plans.
Prepare statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols, reporting progress, adverse trends, conclusions, and recommendations.
Train and teach healthcare professionals, students, and residents in setting-specific techniques and procedures.
Participate on organizational health services committees.
Perform related responsibilities as required.