Cardiology Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice EP Cardiology opening in Derby, Connecticut Located 11 miles from New Haven, CT; 40 miles from Hartford, and 75 miles from NYCDetails:

• Full-time
• Permanent position
• Hospital is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to support the medical and surgical services, outpatient practice, and hospital-based cardiology and electrophysiology teams. This role will also include responsibilities in the stress lab, CCTA, Cardiac MRIs, Hospital Consults and H&Ps for Cardiac Electrophysiology surgeries.
• The Advanced Practice Professional must possess the clinical skills necessary for the comprehensive management of cardiology and electrophysiology patients, including physiological, social, and psychological assessments.
• The APP will collaborate with the hospital cardiology and electrophysiology teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for both inpatient and outpatient care. Writing H&Ps for Electrophysiology surgeries and assisting in consultations.
• Additionally, the APP will function as stress lab coverage, CCTA coverage and cardiac MRI coverage.
Clinical responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Managing implantable cardiac devices (pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders) in the inpatient setting. - Providing comprehensive care for patients with arrhythmias, including anti-arrhythmic drug therapy and anticoagulation management. - Supporting the hospital cardiology and electrophysiology teams by assisting with inpatient consultations, care coordination, and management of hospitalized patients. - Participating in stress lab procedures, Education/Requirements: - Must hold an active CT APRN or PA license. - CT Controlled Substance and DEA registration required. Experience: - Cardiology experience required; electrophysiology experience strongly preferred. Health System Details:
• Non-profit, hospital-owned multi-specialty group serving main hospital and the surrounding community.
• Provides clinical services as well as teaching faculty for Internal Medicine and Preventative Medicine residency programs at the hospital.
• Provide patient-centered healthcare as part of the Planetree Model.