Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Cardiology EP

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Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute is seeking a Cardiology EP Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the practice.

• Base hours - 10-hour workdays plus short call.
• Inpatient cardiac EP lab/EP service.
• Future weekend rounding required.
• May work between Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis and United Hospital in St. Paul.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical care for patients
  • Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
  • Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
  • Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
  • Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree - Completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Preferred Qualifications:

• New graduates may be considered. Prefer a minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiology or ICU.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certification as a Physician Assistant - NCCPA -National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire required or Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) - American Nurse Credentialing Center or (AANP) American Association for Nurse Practitioners required upon hire
• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire (NP candidates)
• Active MN NP/PA license (or ability to obtain).
• BLS certification required with in 180 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for credentialing and hospital privileges.

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently