Electrophysiology - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

107d • $98,010 - $137,218

About The Position

The Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider (EP APP) provides patient care in the outpatient setting as part of the Electrophysiology Service/Cardiology Unit for the Department of Medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital. The role of the EP APP includes but is not limited to managing cardiology patients scheduled for procedures in the EP Lab (i.e.: EP testing, radiofrequency ablations, tilt table testing, implantation of permanent pacemakers and cardioverter defibrillators), follow-up of patients with various arrhythmias in attending physician clinics, and independent APP arrhythmia and device clinics. The EP APP plays a crucial role in real time analysis of remote pacemaker/ICD monitoring. The EP APP is responsible for obtaining H & P’s, identifying and managing immediate health care needs and risk factors. This includes documentations of plan of care, with collaborating physicians and coordination of health care with other disciplines as needed. The EP APP supports outlying clinics as needed at other institutions covered by the EP service in Hornell and Wellsville.

Requirements

• Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing.
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program.
• Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing.
• Current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA.
• Demonstrate clinical competence.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills.
• Computer competence.
• Active desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage cardiology patients scheduled for procedures in the EP Lab.
• Follow-up of patients with various arrhythmias in attending physician clinics.
• Conduct independent APP arrhythmia and device clinics.
• Perform real-time analysis of remote pacemaker/ICD monitoring.
• Obtain health histories and physical examinations.
• Identify and manage immediate health care needs and risk factors.
• Document plan of care and collaborate with physicians.
• Coordinate health care with other disciplines as needed.
• Support outlying clinics at other institutions.

Benefits

• 401k
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees