Advanced Practice Provider/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at Virginia Heart Leesburg, VA

Overview Location: Loudoun, VA | Status: Full-Time Virginia Heart is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant who, 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 clinical assessment, planning of care, and treatment of the cardiac patient. 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. Responsibilities Obtain medical history and perform physical examinations. Perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans. 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 Assistants). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr