Advanced Practice Provider for Cardiac Electrophysiology at Riverside Cardiology Specialists - Riverside Medical Group - Newport News, Virginia

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Cardiac Electrophysiology

Riverside Health System is seeking a full-time dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Cardiac Electrophysiology team in a dynamic role that blends both inpatient and outpatient care. Located in Newport News Virginia. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of cardiovascular specialists, providing comprehensive care to patients with arrhythmias and other cardiac conditions.

Position Highlights:

• Dual Setting: Balance of hospital-based care and outpatient clinic responsibilities.
• Clinical Duties: Evaluate new referrals and manage follow-up visits in the outpatient setting. Perform inpatient consultations and daily rounding. Support coordination and discharge planning for electrophysiology procedures.

• Focus Areas: Arrhythmia management, cardiovascular risk education, and patient-centered care.

Inpatient Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient EP consultations and daily follow-up care
• Evaluate and manage patients with atrial fibrillation, SVT, ventricular arrhythmias, syncope, and other rhythm disorders
• Collaborate closely with EP physicians on care planning and clinical decision-making
• Assist with care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education
• Review telemetry, ECGs, labs, and diagnostic studies relevant to EP care

Outpatient Responsibilities:

• See new and established EP patients in the clinic setting
• Conduct post-procedure and longitudinal follow-up visits
• Manage antiarrhythmic and anticoagulation therapies under physician guidance
• Provide patient education on arrhythmia management, procedures, and lifestyle modifications
• Coordinate care with referring providers and other cardiology subspecialties
• Assist with device-related patient care, follow-up, and coordination with device clinics
• Participate in quality initiatives, workflow improvement, and program growth
• Accurately document all clinical encounters in Epic in accordance with regulatory and billing requirements

Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current licensure in Virginia (or ability to obtain)
• Prior cardiology experience required; EP experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills with patients, physicians, and staff

Additional Requirements:

• Eligibility for Virginia medical licensure
• Valid DEA registration
• Commitment to professional standards and continuous learning

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently and make informed clinical decisions
• Experience in diagnosing and treating common medical conditions
• Familiarity with managed care and Medicare populations
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Basic computer proficiency

Scope of Practice:

• Conduct thorough physical exams and health assessments
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
• Develop and implement patient care plans
• Provide patient counseling and education
• Prescribe and manage treatments
• Document clinical findings accurately
• Participate in pulmonology consultations as needed