Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Physician-owned Cardiology practice seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to join our growing APP team. Colorado license in good standing required, cardiology experience highly preferred. Role is a mixture of inpatient and outpatient settings with overnight and weekend call coverage requirements.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing exceptional cardiac patient care in a collaborative environment. APPs will work with the care team to conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing cardiovascular examinations to determine patient management and treatment in both the office and hospital settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops a plan of care independent and in conjunction with supervising Physician.
• Delivery of compassionate, individualized, and evidence-based cardiology management to all patients. Follow current standards of practice for prescribing medications and/or establishing treatment protocols.
• Works with care team to manage daily office schedule.
• Document findings, reports, and plans of care including patient education and follow-up in appropriate EHR.
• Willing and able to see urgent add-ons or coverage of physician clinics due to hospital needs.
• Assists with hospital rounding workload as scheduled.
• Collaborates with physicians to ensure all inpatients are staffed daily and prioritized based on acuity. Recognize limitations and consult physicians when appropriate.
• Collaborates with referring providers and on-call physicians for treatment plans of patients. Reacts appropriately to situational need.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge of all procedures/equipment generally used in the care of cardiac patients.
• Provides Nuclear Stress Testing support inpatient only.
• Provides primary overnight and weekend call coverage support for practice as scheduled.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clinic staff, providers, and all hospital staff to ensure positive interactions and relationships.
• Maintains HIPAA.
• Observes, records and treats patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments. Dispenses medication as directed. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Responsible to maintain a strong knowledge of new clinical processes, technology, and changing regulations to help ensure the organization excels in clinical quality and patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned and supports the directives of the CHV Physician Partners.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of CHV’s procedures and systems
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications
• Utilize appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

SKILLS:

• Possesses interpersonal skills necessary to interact with people.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and be flexible with changes in schedules.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgement in patient care and a possesses strong ethics.
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience.
• Possesses strong problem-solving skills and an ability to multi-task.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Combination of office and hospital settings.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
• Work is performed in a fast-paced office environment. Involves frequent contact with physicians, staff, consultants and patients Work may be stressful at times.
• Must have valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.

TEAMWORK

The success of CHV is based upon every member working together to help the team accomplish its goal. Teamwork requires cooperation and a group effort. When CHV’s goals are achieved, the individual team members will also benefit.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree from an accredited program for related field. General knowledge of healthcare and private practice.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Current required Colorado license for specialty, maintained in good standing.
• Previous experience in cardiology and exercise stress testing preferred; proficient in EKG interpretation required
• ACLS and BCLS certified.
• 2 years or more of APP experience with either inpatient or outpatient settings required with specific cardiac experience preferred.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $152,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person