Experienced APP Cardiology Faulkner

• Closely collaborate with the cardiology inpatient attending physician to evaluate new and follow‑up cardiology admissions and cardiology consults at BWFH
• Participate in daily patient cardiology rounds to monitor patient care and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with the inpatient cardiology attending
• Write initial consult and / or daily progress notes
• Follow through on team recommendations for patient management in partnership with nursing staff
• Occasionally assist the cardiology attending physician with supervising cardiology testing and procedures, including exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, cardioversion, and trans‑esophageal echocardiograms
• Recommend and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and other special examinations as requested
• Serve as a resource to the BWFH care teams for patient care issues
• Prepare succinct and accurate sign‑out to facilitate the smooth transition of patient care to another cardiology covering APP or physician
• Weekday and some holiday & weekend coverage; no night coverage

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Recommends, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow‑up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Recommends medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

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The Advanced Practice Provider is a licensed provider.

The APP II is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Master's Degree Physician Assistant OR Master's Degree Nursing required

Massachusetts Physician Assistant OR Advanced Practice Registered Nurse required

2 years of inpatient cardiology experience as an APP preferred

• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition & interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

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