APN​/PA - Lead Cardiology

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through Village

MD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

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If you are looking for a collaborative, dynamic, physician-led practice environment where you can learn, grow, and excel in providing integrated, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care, then Summit Health / Starling Physicians is the place to be! We are currently seeking a licensed Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant to work collaboratively with our Cardiology Physicians providing patient care in the outpatient office.

Requirements include:

• Current Connecticut State APN or PA License
• Board Certified
• Cardiology experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication and time management skills
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced outpatient environment

Lead

Responsibilities include:

• The lead will assist the practice manager and physicians with professional development and annual reviews of APP staff as needed.
• The lead will meet once a month with the Department Chair to discuss and resolve any pertinent section or departmental issues.
• The lead will serve in the chain of command to receive inquiries/complaints/issues from APPs in the department, and resolve them, when possible, as well as communicating feedback from the physicians to the APPs.
• The lead will involve leadership higher in the command chain (Director, Vice-Chair, Chair, SLD) when needed to resolve more complex issues or to obtain guidance/approval for any decisions.
• The lead will meet monthly with APPs to provide updates as well as elicit feedback
• APPs in the department will have access to the lead for any questions.
• The lead will develop, maintain, and coordinate cardiology educational curriculum for APPs to highlight evidence-based practice and maintain clinical standards.
• The lead will ensure proper training and mentoring of new APP hires, organizing their onboarding and setting up local mentors when indicated.
• The lead will interview all APP candidates and involve other APPs for the interview process, as needed.
• The lead will oversee schedule management and patient backlog trends, making proactive adjustments to ensure operational efficiency and maintain timely, safe patient care.
• The lead will guide patient care initiatives and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective planning, implementation, and rollout of departmental initiatives.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical examination, and diagnostic evaluations in an outpatient setting
• Manage and monitor chronic cardiac conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, and coronary artery disease
• Interpret ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and other cardiac diagnostics
• Perform stress tests
• Review and manage test results, labs, and imaging; communicate findings and next steps with patients promptly
• Provide patient advice and triage over the phone for individuals experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, or medication concerns
• Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists
• Educate patients and families about heart disease prevention, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications
• Coordinate care with other…