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Acute Care NP or PA for Sentara Cardiology Specialists (Electrophysiology)
Harrisonburg, VA
Job Description
City/State
Harrisonburg, VAOverview
Work Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)Job Summary
Sentara Medical Group has an employment position for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join Sentara Cardiology Specialists in Harrisonburg, VA, a comprehensive electrophysiology team specializing in the diagnosis and state of the art treatment of heart rhythm disorders including catheter ablation (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, SVT and PVC), pacemaker and defibrillator implantation and management (including leadless devices and subq ICDs), implantation and management of implanted loop recorders, lead extraction procedures and implantation of Watchman devices to reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation.Position Highlights:
*Participation in inpatient evaluation of patients with cardiac rhythm problems in conjunction with the electrophysiologist; follow up of inpatients managed by the EP service and discharge after procedures.
*Outpatient follow up and management of patients with various rhythm problems including initiating and managing antiarrhythmic therapies, triage of patients with acute problems including office evaluation, initiating, and managing anticoagulation in conjunction with the Anticoagulation Clinic, providing education on lifestyle modification, and ordering sleep studies.
*Provision of pre and post procedure care and education for patients undergoing pacemaker or ICD implantation, ablation, Watchman implant, lead extraction, and cardioversion.
*Working closely with RN-managed device clinic providing troubleshooting and managing patients who have acute needs.
*Working closely with general cardiology staff managing patients with devices including using CHF data (cardiac compass, heart logic, corvue) to manage patients.
*Position includes general cardiology call expectations of 1:7 nights and 1:7 weekends.
Benefit Highlights:
*Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement package
*Malpractice and Tail coverage
*$3,000 Annual CME allowance
*$5,000 Annual QPI Bonus
*$10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
*Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
Sentara Healthcare is an award-winning, nationally recognized, innovative nonprofit healthcare system, recently featured as one of America's Top 100 Employers. Our physician-led organization is a top-tier, high-performing multi-specialty group that brings together over 1,500 providers to deliver quality and compassionate care to our communities.
Two years' general cardiology experience as a licensed provider preferred. Knowledge of device management preferred, but we will train the ideal candidate. Ability to perform exercise stress testing, nuclear stress testing (including lexi and dobutamine) and dobutamine stress echo a plus, but not required. Requirements for this position include Graduate from an accredited School for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Acute Care NP or PA Virginia license and current DEA license. Candidates must have the ability to provide quality, comprehensive, continuity of medical care in a compassionate manner with minimum supervision.
Qualifications:
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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