Experienced APP Cardiology Faulkner

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse in its Cardiology Division. The APP will assess and manage diverse patient populations, perform procedures, and collaborate with cardiology staff.

The role requires a master’s degree in the relevant field, MA licensure, and likely 2 years of inpatient cardiology experience. The position is onsite, 40 hours weekly, with a day shift.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for PA or NP/APRN.
• Massachusetts PA or APRN license required.
• 2 years inpatient cardiology experience as an APP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across ambulatory, inpatient, and procedural settings.
• Take comprehensive histories and perform physical examinations.
• Recommend and interpret diagnostic tests and develop care plans.
• Prescribe medications according to policies and procedures.
• Document thoroughly including notes and discharge summaries.

Skills

Medical history taking

Emergency management

Interpretation of guidelines

Clear communication

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Master's Degree in Nursing (APRN)

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

As a member of the BWFH Cardiology Division, the PA/NP shall be responsible for the following duties:

• Closely collaborate with the cardiology inpatient attending physician to evaluate new and follow-up cardiology admissions and cardiology consults at BWFH
• Participate in daily patient cardiology rounds to monitor patient care and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with the inpatient cardiology attending
• Write initial consult and / or daily progress notes
• Follow through on team recommendations for patient management in partnership with nursing staff
• Occasionally assist the cardiology attending physician 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 as requested
• Serve as a resource to the BWFH care teams for patient care issues
• Prepare succinct and accurate sign-out to facilitate the smooth transition of patient care to another cardiology covering APP or physician
• Weekday and some holiday & weekend coverage; no night coverage

The Advanced Practice Provider is a licensed provider. The APP II is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Recommends, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Recommends medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree Physician Assistant OR Master's Degree Nursing required

Licenses and Credentials: Massachusetts Physician Assistant OR Advanced Practice Registered Nurse required

Experience: 2 years of inpatient cardiology experience as an APP preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition & interpret 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/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital.Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $139,796.80 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade: 7

EEO Statement: 2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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