Physician Assistant Cardiovascular Cath Lab in Carrollton, Georgia

Overview

Job Summary We are seeking an APP for Tanner Health’s Cardiology service based in the Cath Lab. The provider will join a multi-provider team of physicians and other APPs and report to the Executive Director of the Tanner Heart and Vascular Services practice. Tanner Heart and Vascular is part of Tanner Medical Group which consists of 42 individual practices and has approximately 270 total providers.

We are seeking an APP who will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide services for patients with cardiac issues in the Cath Lab with the Interventional Cardiology team under the supervision of the attending physicians. The APP will treat patients with cardiac issues and focus on the Interventional Cardiology service line as we move into our Structural Heart program.

The APP will collaborate with other providers while conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic issues, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests including lab work and imaging studies, providing education and counseling to patients, and maintaining medical records via EPIC EMR.

Note:

This job summary is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

• Work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team in the Cath Lab focusing on Interventional Cardiology.
• Collaborate with physicians and other APPs under the supervision of attending physicians.
• Conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat acute and chronic cardiac issues.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab work and imaging studies.
• Provide education and counseling to patients; maintain medical records via EPIC EMR.
• Support the development and integration of the Structural Heart program.

• Monday – Friday
• 1:4 weekends (working with additional APPs and physicians)
• Will have 2 weekdays off when providing weekend coverage
• No call responsibilities

• Education
  • Completed Physician Assistant program in good standing or Master of Nursing with specialization in Nurse Practitioner
• Certification/License
  • Currently hold or be able to obtain a Georgia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
  • Currently hold or be able to obtain a Board Certification as Nurse Practitioner
• Experience
  • 2-4 years of general NP/PA experience desired OR 1-3 years of cardiology experience desired
• Qualifications
  • Able to communicate effectively with medical and hospital staff and various populations in clinics and public screening events.
  • ACLS recommended.
  • Additional certification may be required for some specialties (i.e., ACLS, PALS).
  • Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program.
  • Must be capable of dealing tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, other employees and physicians.
  • Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Must meet credentialing criteria.
  • Must possess the cognitive ability to understand patient medical records, physician orders and medical orders to be communicated to patient, hospital and/or other physician.
  • Must possess the discipline to work in accordance with accepted clinical standards.
  • Prior experience in a like specialty preferred.