Surgical APP - Cardiology/Electrophysiology

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Sentara Medical Group has an employment position for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join Sentara Cardiology Specialists in Norfolk, VA, a comprehensive electrophysiology team specializing in the diagnosis and state of the art treatment of heart rhythm disorders including catheter ablation (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, SVT and PVC), pacemaker and defibrillator implantation and management (including leadless devices and subq ICDs), implantation and management of implanted loop recorders, lead extraction procedures and implantation of Watchman devices to reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation.

Position Highlights:
*Schedule of 2-3 Inpatient and 1-2 Outpatient days a week; 10 hour shifts
*Participation in inpatient evaluation of patients with cardiac rhythm problems in conjunction with the electrophysiologist; follow up of inpatients managed by the EP service and discharge after procedures.
*Outpatient follow up and management of patients with various rhythm problems including initiating and managing antiarrhythmic therapies, triage of patients with acute problems including office evaluation, initiating, and managing anticoagulation in conjunction with the Anticoagulation Clinic, providing education on lifestyle modification, and ordering sleep studies.
*Provision of pre and post procedure care and education for patients undergoing pacemaker or ICD implantation, ablation, Watchman implant, lead extraction, and cardioversion.
*Working closely with RN-managed device clinic providing troubleshooting and managing patients who have acute needs.
*Working closely with general cardiology staff managing patients with devices including using CHF data (cardiac compass, heart logic, corvue) to manage patients.
*Position includes general cardiology call expectations of 1:10 nights and 1:5 weekends.

Benefit Highlights:
*Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
*Retirement Package with Matching Contribution
*Malpractice and Tail Coverage
*$3,000 Annual CME reimbursement
*$5,000 Annual Quality Performance Incentive
*$10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
*Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
*PSLF eligible, Non-Profit

Sentara Healthcare is an award-winning, nationally recognized, innovative nonprofit healthcare system, recently featured as one of America's Top 100 Employers. Our physician-led organization is a top-tier, high-performing multi-specialty group that brings together over 1,500 providers to deliver quality and compassionate care to our communities.

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