Heart Rhythm Hartford - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group • West Hartford, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Electrophysiology (EP) Device Clinic team. In this role, you'll provide specialized care to patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and implantable loop recorders. Working closely with electrophysiologists, device nurses, and the broader cardiovascular team, you'll help ensure exceptional patient outcomes through device management, outpatient follow-up care, remote monitoring oversight, and patient education.

Requirements

• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program
• Current national board certification appropriate to specialty
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification required or obtained within the organizationally specified timeframe

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac device management, critical care, emergency medicine, or procedural-based care preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• New graduates with a strong cardiology interest are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and implantable loop recorders
• Perform and interpret device interrogations, diagnostics, and programming adjustments
• Oversee remote device monitoring and assist nursing staff with complex device management
• Evaluate and manage antiarrhythmic medication patients in the outpatient setting
• Conduct post-hospital follow-up visits, pre-device implant evaluations, and post-ablation follow-ups
• Provide patient education regarding device function, incision care, remote monitoring, and ICD shock protocols
• Collaborate with electrophysiologists to optimize device performance and patient outcomes
• Assist with device management in special situations including MRI studies, surgical procedures, and hospitalized patients
• Travel between clinic locations as needed to support device clinic services

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Matching 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous paid time off
• CME reimbursement
• Professional society membership reimbursement
• Licensure and malpractice coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to Hartford HealthCare's Office of Advanced Practice
• Leadership development opportunities through Hartford HealthCare's Professional Leadership Development Institute

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed