Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant, Cardiology

Overview

The Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA) are licensed providers. The NP/PA is responsible for assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical. This includes diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, the development of appropriate care plans, and ongoing evaluation. Additional duties may include precepting a small group of learners.

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• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and procedural settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders 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 appropriate to the patient population.

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required.

Physician Assistant [State License] – Generic – HR only OR Nurse Practitioner [State License] – Generic – HR only required.

2 years of experience as an NP or PA required.

3+ years of experience working as an NP/PA in cardiology and/or heart failure strongly preferred.

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.