Intervention Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About The Position
The Intervention Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is an advanced practice provider specializing in care for patients with coronary and valvular heart conditions. The role primarily involves outpatient, periprocedural evaluation and management for procedures including TAVR, TMVR, MitraClip, coronary and PAD angioplasty or stent placement, Watchman, EVAR, and PFO closure. Inpatient management may also be needed. The position additionally includes evaluating and managing other cardiac conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmia, and primary and secondary prevention of cardiac disease. The position is based in the Anchorage APP Group and is templated for 11–13 outpatient visits per day. The provider assesses patients, develops treatment and follow-up plans, coordinates pre- and post-procedure care, and supports patients throughout the procedural process. The role also includes reviewing referrals, proctoring stress tests, and serving as an APP imaging resource for the provider group. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Offers will consider the finalist’s experience and the current salary level of AHVI employees in similar roles.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or accredited physician assistant program.
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- For Nurse Practitioners: current and active Alaska RN and NP licenses are preferred; candidates may instead be eligible for an Alaska NP license or have a license in progress.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Alaska NP Prescriptive Privileges.
- For Nurse Practitioners: active DEA certificate upon hire.
- For Physician Assistants: current and active Alaska PA license is preferred; candidates may instead be eligible for an Alaska PA license or have a license in progress.
- For Physician Assistants: Alaska Dispensing Authority.
- For Physician Assistants: active DEA certificate upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in the designated area preferred.
- 1–3 years of prior experience as an NP or PA preferred; new graduates will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations to assess cardiac conditions requiring percutaneous coronary intervention or percutaneous valve procedures.
- Review diagnostic tests and develop appropriate treatment plans or follow-up testing in a timely manner.
- Manage pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing TAVR, TMVR, MitraClip, CAD, PAD, Watchman, EVAR, and PFO closure procedures.
- Round on hospitalized patients and complete discharges when needed.
- Explain interventional procedures, their potential risks and benefits, and manage patient expectations throughout the process.
- Monitor patients after procedures, manage complications, address concerns, provide discharge instructions, and coordinate follow-up appointments.
- Review referrals to determine suitability for PAD consults, PFO closure, coronary angiogram, TAVR, TMVR, or MitraClip; conduct pre-procedure assessments and gather necessary medical information.
- Proctor stress tests.
- Serve as an APP imaging resource for the provider group.
- Evaluate and manage additional cardiac conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmia, and primary and secondary prevention of cardiac disease.
Benefits
- Education reimbursement up to $3,000 and 5 paid education days per year
- PTO
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Profit sharing
- 401(k)
- Pension
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Colonial Life elective benefits
- Life insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- FMLA
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
