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About the Role

The Cardiovascular Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is a core member of the BWFH Department of Medicine and key constituent of the cardiology division and BWFH cardiology inpatient and consult teams. The PA/NP is primarily responsible for serving as the responding clinician for patients on the inpatient cardiology service and for performing inpatient cardiology consults.

Candidates for the position should have a strong interest in acute care cardiology and, ideally, experience and training in clinical cardiology. The cardiology PA/NP will report to the BWFH chief of cardiology but will work very closely with the BWFH cardiology attending physicians to develop all necessary clinical skills in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.

The Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The APP works closely with the cardiology physicians, inpatient physicians and advanced practice professionals, residents and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required. Knowledge of current literature and a commitment to continued learning are also required. The mission, vision and core values of the Brigham and Women's/Faulkner Hospital (BWFH) are incorporated into all areas of practice. The BWFH cardiology PA/NP will also be an integral partner with the other BWFH advanced practice professionals.

Essential Functions

• 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
• Orders, 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
• 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 are appropriate to the patient population

Additional Job Responsibilities

• 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 H+P, 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
• Order 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

Qualifications

Education

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

Licenses and Credentials

• Massachusetts Physician Assistant required OR Massachusetts Advanced Practice Registered Nurse required

Experience

• Experience as a licensed Advanced Practice Provider preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and 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

About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 249-bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

Job Details

• Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.
• Work Location: 1153 Centre Street
• Remote Type: Onsite
• Employee Type: Per Diem
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Per Diem Rate: $95.84/hr
• Schedule: 1 shift per month, days, combination of weekend/weekdays, 10 hour shifts
• Pay Range: $59.04 - $83.59/Hourly
• Grade: 7

Compensation and Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.