Nurse Practitioner a“ LVAD Coordinator

Summary:

The Cardiology Service, in partnership with the Center for Advanced Practice at WMCHealth, are seeking an e xperienced cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, to join the Heart and Vascular Institute at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to expand their clinical skills amongst a dedicated cardiac team with a proven record of excellence in the field of advanced heart failure. The APP should be able to work independently, demonstrating ability to multitask and work flexibly within a dynamic hospital-based cardiology practice.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Team Culture: Thrive in a collegial environment that values teamwork, mutual support, and the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care.
• Academic Growth Mentorship: Work in a vibrant academic setting that fosters continuous learning, professional development, and leadership opportunities.
• Empowered Practice: Join a culture where APPs are respected, supported, and recognized as vital members of the care teamnever an afterthought

Role Highlights:

• Support our growing LVAD outpatient program including initial post-hospital evaluation, ongoing management, troubleshooting alarms, and act as a liaison for patients and their multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct clinical visits for heart failure patients and support our heart failure physicians outpatient practice needs.
• Maintain meticulous and timely documentation in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Assist with data collection for INTERMACS (Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support).
• Participate in biennial Joint Commission surveys and attend weekly multidisciplinary team meeting.
• Manage a cohort of patients with CardioMEMS pulmonary pressure sensor.
• Assist with patient telephone messages and anticoagulation management.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff.

What Were Looking For:

• Board certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who possesses an applicable New York State license
• Experience in general cardiology, heart failure and LVAD is preferred. Will consider exceptional candidates without LVAD experience.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Candidates with active BLS/ACLS certifications

About Us:

WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2, and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the regions only acute care childrens hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit WMCHealth.org.

Other:

• Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, PSLF, and 401k
• The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services
• Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring, and career advancement.
• Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All Are Welcome:

Westchester Medical Center Health Network values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.

If you are looking to build your subspecialty career in a forward-moving team that values both clinical excellence and balance, wed love to hear from you!

To Apply :

For more information about this opportunity, please contact our Advanced Clinical Recruitment specialists by email at View email address on wmchealth.careerweb.com