Experienced APP Cardiology Faulkner

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$139,797 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Cardiology Division, the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner works with the inpatient cardiology attending to evaluate cardiology admissions and consults, participate in rounds, develop treatment plans, and support continuity of care. The role may include assisting with supervision of cardiology tests and procedures, recommending and interpreting tests, and serving as a resource to hospital care teams. Coverage includes weekdays and some weekends and holidays, with no night coverage. The Advanced Practice Provider assesses and manages patient populations through diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, develops plans of care, and evaluates patient progress. The position provides direct care, counseling, and teaching; performs histories and physical examinations; recommends medications and writes prescriptions within applicable policies; documents care; and performs appropriate bedside procedures. The APP may also precept a small group of learners.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies or Nursing.
Massachusetts Physician Assistant license or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse credential.
Skill in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting 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 and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Two years of inpatient cardiology experience as an APP preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the inpatient cardiology attending to evaluate new and follow-up cardiology admissions and consults at BWFH.
Participate in daily cardiology rounds, monitor patient care, and formulate treatment plans with the inpatient cardiology attending.
Write initial consult notes and/or daily progress notes.
Follow through on team recommendations for patient management in partnership with nursing staff.
Occasionally assist the cardiology attending with supervising cardiology testing and procedures, including exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, cardioversion, and trans-esophageal echocardiograms.
Recommend and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and other special examinations.
Serve as a resource to BWFH care teams for patient care issues.
Prepare accurate, concise sign-out to support transitions to another cardiology covering APP or physician.
Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population.
Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
Develop plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and examination findings.
Recommend medications and write prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Provide timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
May precept a small group of learners.