Advanced Practice Provider/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Location: Alexandria, VA 

Status: Full-Time 

At Virginia Heart, we are looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in collaboration with and supervision by the physicians of Virginia Heart, will provide patient care on both an inpatient and outpatient basis as dictated by clinical needs. The APP will participate in the clinical assessment, planning of care, and treatment of the cardiac patient. In addition, the APP will participate in research and quality assurance activities. The APP will improve the continuity of care and promote the practice of Virginia Heart. 

When you work with Virginia Heart, you will enjoy a dedicated and experienced staff, competitive wages, excellent benefits and the following rewards and incentives:

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-being
• Paid Vacation upon eligibility
• Paid Sick Leave
• CME allowance
• Annual Merit-Based increases
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discount Programs
• Quarterly Employee Appreciation: Events to include therapy dogs, raffles, and other fun events.

Virginia Heart is Northern Virginia's premier cardiovascular practice, bringing an unparalleled standard of excellence to our patients.  We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in our outpatient cardiology setting. Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Virginia Heart learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain medical history and preform physical examinations.
• Perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plan. 
• Initiate, monitor, and adjust medications in accordance with the APP Practice Agreement.
• Manage patients with complex cardiovascular diseases.
• Order and evaluate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests .
• Complete medical records and billing at the end of each day. 
• Coordinate care with rounding physician or office based physician.
• Provide education to patients and their family members. 
• Provide pre and post procedural education for patients scheduled for cardiac testing.
• Coordinate care between other physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary providers.
• Make appropriate referrals to community and other interdisciplinary providers.
• Refer to appropriate Virginia Heart Programs: Heart Failure Program, Risk Factor Modification Program, Research Program, Sleep Program.
• Act as liaison for the physician in communicating with patients and family members.
• Act as a resource for clinical staff for daily clinical issues.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Associate Program (Master’s level of preparation preferred)
• NP Credentialed by the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center). PA credentialed by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Associates) 
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certified
• Licensed in the State of Virginia
• Experience in Cardiology recommended– preferably as an APP 
• Have appropriate hospital privileges 
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment 
• Attend CME annually 

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